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Accessory Lighting Help

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by AcroJumper, May 9, 2013.

  1. May 9, 2013 at 1:27 PM
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    AcroJumper

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    I have taken a look at a few other threads regarding lighting, more specifically relating to 12V ignition source, but still very hazy in one area.
    If this has been answered else well, maybe I just didn't look hard enough.

    I lurked around the other day and really like the idea of using Blue Sea fuse blocks with a panel mount circuit breaker. Putting lights on the truck excite me, and I would like to add in the future. Did it to my Jeep, but hated all the wires coming off the battery, and looking forward to clean, pseudo-wanna-be-professional install.

    Question: Using relays, power comes from the fuse block. Easy enough. But the power to the switch on the dash, what is the best way to do this from the ignition? I really don't want to head back to the battery for this. Again, clean install.

    Thanks for any help!

    Joel
     
  2. May 9, 2013 at 2:39 PM
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    meatman

    meatman I deal with dead animals

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    I tapped into my acc. plugs and cigarette lighter for all of my switches
     
  3. May 10, 2013 at 5:55 AM
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    AcroJumper

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    That could work. Didn't even think of cig lighter.
     

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