[AT] Splicing into a 12V circuit

[Mike M]

Yes, they are LED lights, I hooked up the leads to a  battery, and lets 
just say I can't wait to get them mounted!! They are 27 watts each.

Mike M


On 1/13/2016 7:31 PM, Darrell Ratliff wrote:
> If your aux lights are led lights they draw significantly less current than standard incandescent 12 volt vehicle lights.  Crimp connections will likely be adequate although I still prefer solder connections on vehicle lights.
>
>
> From: Mike M
> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 7:15 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] Splicing into a 12V circuit
>
> 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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