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Can I wire 2 led lights to one switch

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Rugerjames73, Nov 2, 2016.

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  1. Nov 2, 2016 at 5:02 AM
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    I have two 50 inch LED light bars
    can I wire them to one switch so they turned on at the same time
     
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  2. Nov 2, 2016 at 5:05 AM
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    Yes you could, given that you utilize relays. You can NOT run them straight through a switch. Where are you putting two 50"s?
     
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    One on op's windshield and one on my windsheild. .:notsure::pray::taco:
     
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    In front right next to each other so I would just wire them together where the wires come out of the bar right not to the switch
     
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    How much power does each bar draw?
     
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  7. Nov 2, 2016 at 5:13 AM
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    It should be ok right ? as long as I wire them together at the base of the bar right ... just want them to turn on at the same time I don't want to have two different switches
     
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    Each one?!?!
     
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  9. Nov 2, 2016 at 5:13 AM
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    Yes each one
     
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  10. Nov 2, 2016 at 5:15 AM
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    Ok. Each light bar will need it's own relay. If I draw you up a wiring diagram, do you think you'd be able to follow it?
     
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    Speaking of running two 50's
    There's a truck in my area...i think it's a raptor:jerkoff:
    He's got two stacked above windshield.
    Looks silly as f*€ k.:goingcrazy::goingcrazy::facepalm:
     
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  12. Nov 2, 2016 at 5:18 AM
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    Mine are in front on my grill ....it don't look to bad lol
     
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  13. Nov 2, 2016 at 5:19 AM
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    Yes I would be able to follow it
     
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    dual 50's diagram.jpg
     
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    You would also probably need not only two relays but two 40A+ relays. Also make damned sure you use wire gauge sized for however long your runs are. Don't want your wires to end up as fuses.
     
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  16. Nov 2, 2016 at 5:23 AM
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    Yes, follow this chart. Your best bet would be to use 8 guage wire. Don't want your truck burning down.
     
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    50's in grill..?!!:tumbleweed:
     
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  18. Nov 2, 2016 at 5:42 AM
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    They both have their relay switch already they each have one
     
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    I'm confused what you're trying to say. Follow the diagram and you'll be fine. Take any short cuts and you risk burning your truck down.
     
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