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sc_lsv 07-06-2009 4:53 PM

Anybody have a wiring diagram for installing LED courtesy lighting in boat. I thinking of doing it in Series to save multiple wires running all around the boat. Will be wiring from battery to dash switch then to LEDs. <BR> <BR>What type of wire did you use to run around the boat? Where can i buy lowes or bestbuy? <BR> <BR>Did you crimp wires or solder? <BR> <BR>Any advice? Lights should be in this week and install early next week.

chpthril 07-06-2009 6:30 PM

If you're going with an LED courtesy light asm, then you dont need to series them, just run them all in parallel (+ to +, - to -) with 1 run of 2 conductor wire. The light furthest from the switch will be the end of the line, and all the other will just tap into the + and -.

kikitlo 07-06-2009 10:10 PM

Additionally I would solder and heat shrink each connection due to the environment.

mikeski 07-06-2009 10:20 PM

depends on the led voltage range. my strips do not like to see over 13v so I use a fair distance of #24 to intentionally introduce voltage drop. I assume your mention of series is not electrically wired in series.

sc_lsv 07-07-2009 4:00 AM

I actually I am planning to wire them in a Parallel circuit. I guess i never learned to proofread in college. Sorry for confusion. <BR> <BR>Is this correct? 1 wire wired thru from battery + to dash accessory switch with each LED + soldered or heatshirked to it. 1 wire running from battery - to the the LED -, terminnating at the furthest LED. I am using 3 LED step lights with resistors already installed within the individual setup. <BR> <BR>I actually plan on making two circuits thru two accessory switches for the lights, 1 for the lights about the speakers/cupholders, and 1 for the courtesy lighting in the floor. I am worried that is I wire all the lights to one circuit it would be too bright and limit visibility at night. Anybody experience this problem? LEDs are 3 set GREEN step light type. Thanks for the feedback. <BR> <BR>SC_LSV <BR>2006 Moomba Mobius LSV Black/Grey <BR>Board - 08 Ronix Covin / 08 Ronix Cells <BR>Surf - CWB Tsunami <BR>Audio - 6 - JL MX650-CCX 6.5" in boat <BR>2 - JL M770-ETX 7.7" on Tower <BR>2 - JL 10" W1 Subs <BR>JL M6600W &amp; JL M1700W Amps

MariusTitulescu 07-13-2023 11:09 PM

I'd also be interested in a diagram so I can properly install a stairway light. Thanks in advance!


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