Wiring LEDs on my boat
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Wiring LEDs on my boat
I wired up some 12v LED light strips on my boat today, but not luck getting them to work.
I went from the fuse box (FB) to a switch (S) to a number of branches with LED strips (L). Can anybody help me fix my mess?
Thanks!
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I went from the fuse box (FB) to a switch (S) to a number of branches with LED strips (L). Can anybody help me fix my mess?
Thanks!
<img src="https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.doityourselft.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2148_483009ebf96c1420c72acb48e3dceaeec76af230.jpg" width="1128" height="1504"/>
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If you've confirmed 12vDC at the LED...... the problem is with the LED.
Possibly not a 12v product or 12vAC.
Can you leave a link to what you are using ?
Possibly not a 12v product or 12vAC.
Can you leave a link to what you are using ?
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Need LED manufacturer and model number. LED array manufacturer's connect the single leds to form an array that will can operate from DC or AC voltage. If DC voltage, the connection is polarity sensitive. In your diagram, it appears the switch is opening/closing both voltage wires. Only the hot wire needs to be switched. Also recommend installing a fuse in the hot wire.
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Ok, here is a link to the LED lights
and here is a link to the Switch
I completely bypassed the switch, but no luck either.
and here is a link to the Switch
I completely bypassed the switch, but no luck either.
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Hi, if you have confirmed they are the correct voltage, you have tested at the solder connection and confirmed the correct voltage then contact the supplier and see what they say , probably need replacement.
one thing you could try would be to isolate the strings and bring a supply to different ends and see what happens, could be a defective first string.
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one thing you could try would be to isolate the strings and bring a supply to different ends and see what happens, could be a defective first string.
Geo
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Spec sheet limits LED strip length at 12 vdc to 10 meters and 24 vdc to 15 meters so strip length is a factor in the installation. They don't state if the strip length is per parallel branch or total because your diagram shows many parallel branches. Nor sure how to interpret the 18 or 36 LEDs/ft on the spec sheet as each LED element in the array drops 0.7 vdc when conducting so the LEDs/ft affects the vdc/meter restriction. One of the reviews following the specs indicate one of the part numbers has polarity reversed on the strip so be aware.