Strip LED install

[ghebert1111]

I purchased a couple of these to install in my boat. Is it just a matter of wiring them to one of the open rocker switches I have? Do i need to fuse anything? I'm planning on installing 4 of them, 2 in the front, where the speakers are and 2 in the back where the speakers are.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/252237414038?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[mmandley]

I just got a bunch of those as well, I was just planning on taping them to my Interior light switch.

Or possibly my main stereo switch as long as it doesn't add noise to the system.

[ghebert1111]

I just got a bunch of those as well, I was just planning on taping them to my Interior light switch.

Or possibly my main stereo switch as long as it doesn't add noise to the system.

I installed these today and they look great. I guess you have other things to do before you get to these, but it was easy and they look great. I'll post some pictures tomorrow.

[MLA]

I purchased a couple of these to install in my boat. Is it just a matter of wiring them to one of the open rocker switches I have? Do i need to fuse anything? I'm planning on installing 4 of them, 2 in the front, where the speakers are and 2 in the back where the speakers are.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/252237414038?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

The fuse or breaker protecting the rocker is likely 10X what those strips can carry. Meaning, if the strip fails, it will glow a nice fiery orange long before the OEM fuse will trip. Yes, you can use an unused rocker switch, but recalculate the switch's fuse/breaker.

[mmandley]

I installed these today and they look great. I guess you have other things to do before you get to these, but it was easy and they look great. I'll post some pictures tomorrow.

I do have a lot going on but trust me, once they pick up the furniture and we have Staged furniture, I got nothing but time on my hands to do these types of things.
Of course I might be that guy wanting to borrow tools then LOL

[ghebert1111]

The fuse or breaker protecting the rocker is likely 10X what those strips can carry. Meaning, if the strip fails, it will glow a nice fiery orange long before the OEM fuse will trip. Yes, you can use an unused rocker switch, but recalculate the switch's fuse/breaker.

So can I put an in line fuse on the positive wire and if so what size.

[ghebert1111]

I am going to add a strip under the dash but here's what I've done so far. The wife was even impressed.

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[DFTR Josh]

Nice work on the install!

[dusty2221]

Looks great!

[Henner]

Is it possible to wire these in a series? Noticed one end of the LED lights is sealed.

Thanks,

[smokeysevin]

I believe that you can wire them in series, look at the end where they are sealed and if there are 2 small strips of metal under the silicone you can cut the edge off and solder to them. Its not super easy though. On the RGB ones I Installed the max current was shown on the bottom of the little power supply so that is just what I fused it at. I am not sure what you need on these but you do need a fuse like mentioned above.

Sean