Posted 2013-09-27 3:23 PM (#154996) Subject: 12v question for wiring an extra spotlight
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Posts: 524 Location: Lone Oak, Tx
Since I am a dummy when it comes to anything electrical, I am looking for someone to provide me with some sort of explanation, a diagram would be best, for wiring 3 different switches to 3 different spot lights. The trailer came with one, I am adding 2 more and I don't want them on the same switch. I want to control them independently. I know there are folks on here with more brains than I have on the subject and searching the new has been pointless at this point. Thanks in advance.
Posted 2013-09-27 3:39 PM (#154998 - in reply to #154996) Subject: RE: 12v question for wiring an extra spotlight
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Posts: 2453 Location: Northern Utah
Since most lights use the trailer metal for the ground. It just a matter of pulling power from the source wire to all 3 switches you want to use. Then from the switch to the floodlight.
Posted 2013-09-29 9:30 AM (#155036 - in reply to #154996) Subject: RE: 12v question for wiring an extra spotlight
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
Adding two more incandescent spot lights to your existing circuit, can result in an over load if all the lights are illuminated at the same time. If you are going to use your existing feeder with no auxiliary support, I would suggest the installation of LED spot lights, including changing the presently installed unit. They draw much fewer amps and should allow the addition of more lights without any circuit changes.
12v question for wiring an extra spotlight
