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Lighting switch power wiring?

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Iceberg, Oct 1, 2020.

  1. Oct 1, 2020 at 4:50 PM
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    Iceberg

    Iceberg [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Got an electrical question for you guys. Adding uptop roof rack with 40” bd s8 and 4 bd rock lights. S8 has amber led backlights. I think 4 small leds so not much power and the 4 rock lights draw 4 watts each. I’ve daisy chained my switches and plan to use add a fuse to power the rock lights and back light on light bar. I have relay for main light bar power to blue sea fuse panel but will add a fuse handle powering the rock lights and amber backlight on s8 without relay? I planned to use add a fuse to ignition powered fuse in dash panel. Does this plan make sense? Should I wire the switch power back to blue seas panel instead for some reason? I also prewired 2 extra switch backs for accessories down the road. Is it fine to have these empty switchbacks until I add something later. Thanks for the help as I am a noob with electrical. Pics of my switch wiring
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  2. Oct 3, 2020 at 9:57 AM
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    6 gearT444E

    6 gearT444E Certified Electron Pusher

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    If those are the carling switch they are rated for 20 amps I believe. Add up all your lights wattages, divide by 11 volts, and if it’s greater than the switch rating, your answer is no.
     
  3. Oct 3, 2020 at 9:59 AM
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    Iceberg

    Iceberg [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thanks. Asked around and think I’m in good shape. Lighting wattage is less than 20 amps
     

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