Flush mounted worklight wiring diagram

[richiedx22]

Hi Guys
Looking for help to wire up my flush mounted worklights.
Going to run power from back of cigarette lighter to lights thru a toggle switch so i can leave on to set up camp.
Any idea which way i should go about it please ??
Richie

 

[Old.Tony]

Is the cig lighter in the car? If so, you will be leaving your car in "ACC" the whole time which will chew up your starter battery over the hours.

Anyway, the cig lighter power is already fused so you don't have to worry about that. Hook up a red lead for the positive power up to the centre pin, then connect this to your switch (centre tab). If you have to press the switch down to turn it on, you will want to connect the output (also red) wire to the TOP tab. Run this wire out to the positive input of the lights. Connect a black wire from just about anywhere you like and connect that to the negative input. Job done.

It's not the way I'd do it personally, I'd never risk my starter battery because that's what's going to get me home. Use a second battery or a portable power pack (Ark, Thumper etc) to save yourself the grief of not being able to start her when you have to leave.

 

[richiedx22]

Thanks for the info bud
i will only be using lights for around 30min max just to set up camp
Thanks richie