[AT] Splicing into a 12V circuit

[Mike M]

Hi Steve, thanks to you and everyone else for the input, I don't need 
any fires! Still undecided between soldering and crimping. Once I tear 
into the lighting module, I'll know more about what options I have for 
splicing.  At the risk of sounding stupid, however, how would I know 
what relay to get, or it there only one type for 12V wiring. That last 
statement alone should give away my skill level with automotive style 
wiring.

Thanks,
Mike


On 1/13/2016 6:10 PM, charlie hill wrote:
> Steve, I like your solution.  A lot of vehicles have burned because
> someone hooked up additional lights and overloaded the wiring.
> Hook the Aux. lights up direct to the battery with their own fuse
> and use a relay hooked to the high beam switch to actuate them.
>
> Charlie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve W.
> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 3:43 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] Splicing into a 12V circuit
>
> Mike M wrote:
>> Hi All,
>> I bought some LED lights to augment the dim OEM lights that came on my
>> tractor. What I'd like to do, is tie into the "bright" light circuit so
>> when I turn the bright lights on they all come on, yet I can still run
>> down the road with the normal lights on without blinding people. I think
>> it was John Hall that added LED's to his tractor or combine, and I was
>> wondering the best way to tap into the circuit. Generally I like to
>> solder, but admittedly my soldering skills suck. Any thoughts would be
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Mike M
>>
> If you have hi/low lights you might be able to tap directly off the
> switch. BUT I wouldn't use that tap to feed the new lights. I would use
> it to control a relay between the battery and the new lights.
>
>
>


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