Light wiring and rocker switch panel.

[JimmyTodd]

So...

I bought front led lights red and green of course and a white post for the rear. A small 12 volt battery, and a 3 switch rocker panel that also came with a voltmeter and 2usb ports. I have no experience with wiring please forgive me if I am wrong. Wire reds to positive,blacks to negative,then hots from lights to single pin on switch, negatives of lights to ground. Thinking I need a switch inline on battery for power on off. Also thinking perhaps set of busbars to take connections on battery terminals. Please let me know if you have thoughts.

Thank you

 

[MrGiggles]

You've got it right.

If you wanted, you could change the jumpers around on that switch panel to allow one switch to be a master on and off, but that's up to you.

 

[user 26281]

At the battery side (+) you should put an inline fuse, if you add a bus bar, make sure to use a gauge of wire that will handle any future growth.

Correct on the wiring.

 

[JimmyTodd]

I got an inline fuse . thought it was funny it didn't come with at least one fuse . I used 12 gauge for the power wiring. As for using one of the switches as a master on off. I am glad you mentioned it . It had honestly not occurred to me.

 

[user 26281]

Make sure and use the same size wire for (-) side 12 gauge.

 

[Attwanl]

I used the same set up but mine has the five switch, volt meter, and usb. Bilge, live well, nav light , docking light and master. Did you get yours from Amazon?

 

[JimmyTodd]

Yes I did. Made just a bit of progress last night. Got the lights wired to the middle of the boat. speaking of amazon I got these delivered last night as well. After the snow we are expecting passes I hope to make some progress.