How to wire LED Lights & Use 2-Way switches | 12 Volt Planet
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- In this video, we take you through the various ways you can wire in your LED Lights and explain how to set up a 2-way switching system.
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Thank you. I was trying to figure out how to wire spotlights to my riding lawn mower. Your video has saved me lots of time and aggravation.
Thanks so much!! I've been scratching my head over how we've run our wires for 2 way switched lights and worrying we'd done it wrong, this showed me we've done it right and can go ahead and add the switches 😌
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awesome video. I'm pretty sure this will help me wire in my diy project. first one to explain in detail also. thank you
Question. If I have 8 12v lights in a small cabin, one in a small kitchen, 4 on the main level, 3 upstairs and 1 in a tiny bathroom…how do I do the switches if I want each area to be able to have a switch. Also upstairs 3 I’d like them in a 3 way switch so I can turn off when I get upstairs or down. Do you have a video on this?
I have been searching fo a 12 volt 3-way switches to no avail. This example is what I've been looking for. In my case it"s for an outside Rigid diffused LED spot light . I want separate on - off switch locations. The light draws more power so , I believe I will run a relay before the switches , so the load burden isn't all going to the on - off switch. more research and double checking before I make this connection.
Thanks for making it understandable....
I gave it a like because of the 2-way switching.
Very simple and valuable thank you
oh thank you, I'm learning so much from your videos!
oh thank you, clear and helpful
Thank you for this, so useful!
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Man, i needed this , thank you.
Excellent vid. Well explained in simple language. Now subscribed and ready to learn! Cheers guys
Thanks for the tips
Can I use dimmer switches in place of the arm oxwitches that you show
Excellent video. However you state the reason that the LEDs will not work in series is due to polarity sensitivity. However even in series the LEDs are connected the correct way round polarity wise. The real reason that they wont work in series is due to voltage. 2 LEDs connected in series to a 12V battery would only have a potential difference across them of 6V. If you connected 2 LEDs in series to a 24V battery they would work.
Very informative video. I have a 5 pin rocker switch, will the wiring be the same for this
I would like to install a two-way switch on an inverter in my teardrop camper, one in the outside kitchen and the other in the cabin. I would like to add a LED indicator light to tell me if the inverter is on or off, how would that be done?
Hard to find on/on switch in the states. They only have a 3 prong neutral, line and load option. Tried every scenario with it and no luck
Sorry to hear this, Luckily we ship worldwide and have on/off/on switches needed for these 2-way systems - www.12voltplanet.co.uk/onoffon-round-mini-rocker-switch-12v.html
Great info on the video. Ive recently wired up a 2 way led circuit and when I switch the lights off they stay on at about 10% illumination. When I pull the power supply is when they full extinguish. I used two SPDT switches and have tried everything. My last port of call is to throw a resistor in to stop the residual current coming through the circuit somewhere.
Did you fix it ? Because i wired some 3 volt lights and when tunrned off they still illuminate a bit
try a diode
Great informative video... my question is, will this work for dimmer switches aswell? If so, do I need a special type of dimmer switch? Most dimmer switches come with 4 wires.
can you add touch lamps into this circuit so that the switches work but you can turn off individuals by touching and then once turned off they reset back to all on on next activation of "on"
I like this video, but have a question. Where does that last wire go that is connected to the center post of switch #2?
Hi Matt, That cable is your 12V feed out so it will go to your lights.
it goes back to the battery/power source
Thank you for the vid! Instead of the basic on/off switches that you use in this video, can i use normal switches that you would find in a home?
Hi, No we would not recommend this as household switches are typically rated low in Amp's and you may go over there rating on 12V as the Amps tend to be higher.
Am i correct in saying any 3 pin SPDT 12v switch will work?
Fantastic video. Will wiring two switches the way you did in the example work if the 12v switches are on off on type?
Yes, but only if one of the switches isn't accidentally left in the off position. If they were then the circuit would not have any power.
Could I use these for 12v plug and play for garden step lighting
Hi Ed, Please contact our sales team on 01844 885 100 and they would be happy to help with your application.
Great video! I'm wanting to use dimmer switches, can you use them in a two way switch configuration? The switch I'm looking at has 4 wires on the back. Do I run the negative off switch #1 up to the lights and then the negative from the lights back to the bus bar??
Thank you, any help would be appreciated.
Hi James, Sadly as our lights are not dimmable by an external dimmer we haven't created such a setup and therefore wouldn't know, Sorry.
Hi could you tell me, could i use standard house 2 gang 2 way lights switches for this? I'd like my switches to match my sockets how ever finding 12v switches that match is impossible
Hi Ethan, yeah you could use household switches. Alternatively, you should check out the CBE range of switches on our site as they could be the answer!
Can I use one led controller/reciever to control a total of 4 light fixtures that are 3 colors at differentsettings?
We sadly do not stock these drivers as all our LED Lights are 12V DC direct so have no need for them. I would recommend consulting the retailer who sold the unit.
Hi there great video, i want to put 12v led multi coloured lights in my van , however they all seem to come with a uk plug, can I not directly add the positive from the led to the positive on my switch panel and negative to negative? will doing this blow them ? thanks for any help.
Hi, If your lights have a 3 pin plug they will require 240V. Sadly adding them to your battery will do nothing as they will not have enough power. Your best contact the retailer who sold you the lights for further help.
So does it matter what guage wire I use for 12v?
Yes, You need to make sure you account for any voltage drop along long run lengths. See here for more info- www.12voltplanet.co.uk/cable-sizing-selection.html
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I want to add another light switch, and position it next to a fixed bedside cabinet in a caravan. At the moment I think the switch is in the wrong place and want to be able turn the lights off/on from a switch next to the bed. All the switch’s in the caravan are the cbe type, is the method shown the same. Could you help, I am a little confused.
Thanks.
Please contact our sales team who would be happy to assist.
What purpose does the fuse serve and what happens if you don't include one in the circuit?
Hi, The fuse is there to prevent excess current from causing damage and electrical fires. You can read more about there purpose and why they are critical here - www.12voltplanet.co.uk/fuses-guide-uses.html
@@12VoltPlanetTV Thanks for responding.
Any suggestions how on/on switches like this that have dimmers? We have been striking out with all the switches we have tried thus far.
Hi, Sadly we have never tested using dimmer in this configuration as our lights are not dimmable. Sorry
Great video. I want to have led puck lights in my van operated by 2 switches with one of the switches being a dimmer switch and the other switch being a simple on/off but with a tiny led light built into it. Do you have a video on that??
Sadly we do not have any videos that include a dimmer as they are unsuitable without LED's are difficult to source for automotive 12V systems.
Wanted to ask the same thing, did you ever find out if it's possible Shirley?
@@avanaroundtheworld Hi. My sister helped install a simple on off switch near the slider door of my van so when I am outside coming in I can turn some puck lights on or off depending on another switch. In my kitchen area I have a switch with a dimmer. Whatever level that switch is on, say full bright, that is what the on/off switch by the door will be. If the dimmer is on it's lowest setting, then when I come in the door and use the switch by the door the light will turn on at it's lowest setting. I hope that makes sense. The whole set up drove us both crazy. A typical 3-way switch is not that hard but throw in a dimmer and it's a nightmare. Are you building out a van??
Thank you
Can we replace one of the switches by smart switch ?
Hi, in the 2-way system If it is an on/off/on smart switch yes but I am not sure they exist I think most are simply on/off which is fine for just the single circuit.
How can you add two lots of dimmers if u had two on on switch's is there a video you done for this thanks
Hi, We sadly do not have a video for this and at the moment sadly wouldn't know how to go about this. Thanks
Still waiting for a video!! Its been a year!!
We're very sorry for the wait. Sadly with the year, we have had to help deal with the increase in orders & support calls meaning we have been unable to create new content. We have a lot of new ideas in our pipeline though and hope that we will be able to create some excellent video for you in 2021
@@12VoltPlanetTV cool I'm sure you will!! Looking forward to them!!
is a circuit breaker needed? i remember trying something similar a long time ago but just hooking an led up to the battery and switch made them flicker sometimes? i was working with just the wire/a literal led bulb not a pre made light situation and im wondering if your lights maybe have a circuit breaker included or im missing something integral in my understanding?
Hi, Breakers or fuses will always be required to help protect the cable and products from surges that could cause a fire. Sadly I would be unable to explain what happened in your case however.
@@12VoltPlanetTV thanks! thats a start. appreciate the reply
When wiring 12V LEDs in an automobile, is it best practice to keep the switch inline on the Positive ?
Yes we always recommend switches being placed on the positive cable.
@@12VoltPlanetTV thanks
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What guage 12volt wiring for led lighting should i use on a long run of 15 metres, in paralell, thanks
Hi, We would recommend - www.12voltplanet.co.uk/single-core-thin-wall-cable-15mm-21a.html
Hey i have a led light bar and a rocker slide dimmer can i hook them up together
Some LED lights are not suitable for dimming. I would contact the retailer to see if the lights & dimmer are suitable.
Hello...i have a 2 element LED light...1 is Amber light and 1 is white light...there are 3 wires coming out of the light...i would like to use a multi position switch where it would be off in the center and Amber in the up positio and white in the down position...i can't seem to get it to work off the switch but I can get them to work individually off the battery ... any idea what I'm doing wrong ??
Hi Bruce, It could be the switch you're using that is faulty or not correct. We would recommend using our on/off/on switch www.12voltplanet.co.uk/onoffon-mini-rocker-switch-12v-20a.html
Does the switch have to be before the first light in the series or can it be between any of the lights in that series?
Hi Megan, Your switch would only act upon any lights after it in your circuit. If you want to control all the lights it would need to be placed before any lights in your circuit.
That makes total sense and unfortunately I just wired in 16 lights with 6 switches into my skoolie and now have to redo it all🙃 thats ok though, I'm learning!
Is a bus bar essential for a 2 way parallel set up?
I have 2 lots of two switches.
I wonder where the negative runs in the last part of this video?
In this instance, you can run your negatives back to a common earthing point or to a your battery negative either with or without a busbar,
I dont understand how ON-ON switches work
My LED lights only have 1 wire coming out of them and they all connect to a white block which you then plug in the power. But it's got a plug on the end for a wall socket but problem is I need to wire it in to a 12 volt board in my van... Ive chopped the plug off and put black to ground and red to my 12 volt board but nothing? Any help on this? Thanks - liam
Hi, It sounds like you have 12V lights that operate through a driver. Sadly we can not offer any assistance as I would have imagined they would work having done what you have. I would recommend contacting the retailer you brought them from.
Hi, do you have a link to the 3 pin switches?
Here you are - www.12voltplanet.co.uk/onoffon-round-mini-rocker-switch-12v.html
What switch did you attach at 0:42? The ones I see on your website have 3 connectors on the back..
Hi, We used this switch in that section www.12voltplanet.co.uk/onoff-round-mini-rocker-switch-12v.html -Craig
would you be able to use a dimmer switch for these lights?? just bought 10 Vega 48 Recessed 12V LED Downlights - 0.6W (EEH 4W)
Hi Harry, Sadly not on those LED Lights however our Vega 75's are dimmable using the switch that comes as part of the unit.
How do I add a dimmer switch to a 3way circuit using the on/off switches you have?
Hi, Sadly none of our LED Lights can be used with dimmers. If your's lights can then the retailer who sold them to you should be able to provide wiring diagrams for you.
@@12VoltPlanetTV The led lights I have have do not have positive and negative labelled wires does it matter?
@@chatteyj This would depend on the lights it would be best to speak with the retailer who sold them to see it there polarity sensitive.
"Just add a switch" oh alright... I came to this video to find out how to do that. Every time I try it blows a fuse.
"lights must connected in parallel" *waits for information to sink in
"all LED lights must be wired in parallel" ?!?? Umm, no.
He said our LED lights sorry to say ☺️
Great video! Can I add a 30 second limit to the system?
Would it be possible to connect 3switches? Could I create a loop on the top and bottom terminals or would all switches need a common?
Hi Al, We sadly have never tested with 3 switches so would be unable to advise. From our experience, this type of circuit will only work with 2 switches.