How to Install 12V LED Lights | Van Electrics | DIY Sprinter Van Conversion UK

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Here it is - the finale! The last in this short series of electrical videos - wiring up my 12v LED lights.
I decided to install six lights in total and made sure to wire them up in parallel so that the power was distributed evenly. This also meant if one light was to fail, the other five would continue to work.
To wire each light in parallel, I used T-Tap connectors as they allow you to easily create a ’T-junction’ in the wiring.
I connected each light to the circuit using male and female cable connectors so that if I did need to replace a light, I can simply unplug it from the system.
For the light switch, I bought a cheap touch-sensitive dimmer switch that works a charm.
I don’t want to oversell it but this could be one of the greatest achievements of my life.
If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below.
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Materials used:
LED Lights x6 - amzn.eu/d/87FJiGY
Dimmer Switch - amzn.eu/d/hiK1wLr
T Tap Electrical Connectors - amzn.eu/d/7zFSy9I
Heat Shrink Cable Connectors - amzn.eu/d/gl4G2X2
1.5mm Cable - Red - amzn.eu/d/1i79FVh
1.5mm Cable - Black - amzn.eu/d/8sIyzw4
TOTAL SPEND: £77.18
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:56 - Components
1:34 - Placement
2:10 - Wiring in parallel
4:55 - Crimping male connectors to lights
6:30 - Fixing lights in place
7:02 - Installing main cable
8:39 - Crimping extension cables
9:35 - T-Tap connectors
10:40 - Connecting lights to main cables
10:50 - Wiring to fusebox
11:55 - Calculating fuse size
13:17 - Wiring dimmer switch
13:41 - Testing the lights

Пікірлер: 34

@danwilliams1511 20 күн бұрын

Let there be light. Congratulations on a great job. You made it look so easy to understand and follow.

@GreenHornCountryClub 20 күн бұрын

@@danwilliams1511 thanks dude!

@ARMY_RUGS 27 күн бұрын

Wow . I do wonder about parallel connections. You videos are amazing !!

@GreenHornCountryClub 27 күн бұрын

@@ARMY_RUGS thanks bud!

@petewarby7158 Жыл бұрын

Lol that emotion in the video, trepidation to elation in a flick of a switch, brilliant.

@GreenHornCountryClub Жыл бұрын

Honestly up there in my top 3 life achievements to date

@theodorekypraios8767 7 ай бұрын

I am hopeless with DIY other than making wooden garden planters -- I bumped onto your video because I was looking at how to replace 12v spotlight but I have watched all of it. You have explained very well everything and I loved seeing the joy on your face when the lights came on! Thank you!

@GreenHornCountryClub 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much dude! I’m glad you found it helpful. I’m also hopeless with DIY so thought it would be good to share anything I learn.

@bernieforshaw Жыл бұрын

I cannot thank you enough for making this video showing us how to light our vans to get maximum effect together with the sourcing and sharing of some fantastic components in order to do so. Wishing you many happy adventures with your fantastic van build !

@GreenHornCountryClub Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much man! I’m glad you found it helpful!

@laurenmichele2029 Жыл бұрын

Great video, been watching wiring videos now for days and yours was the most helpful, thank you!

@GreenHornCountryClub Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Relieved to know they are remotely helpful 😂

@iangittins4823 3 ай бұрын

I like your style, thanks for the help.

@GreenHornCountryClub 3 ай бұрын

Thanks dude!

@DariusUK 2 ай бұрын

Hi, Thanks for reply but this is absolutely not a case .This is standard commercial renault trafic van. It has never had any modifications at all. 3 core wire is originally fitted electric system buy manufacturer. I have a picture but don’t know how to share it with you. Thanks mate

@DariusUK 2 ай бұрын

Hi , Nice and very informative video! Would you mind to give me a little advice? I’m going to install 3 lights in my renault trafic van. Question is. The old lights has a 3 core cable and most of led lights has only red and black wire. How can I install 2 wire led into 3 wire circuit? Many thanks

@GreenHornCountryClub 2 ай бұрын

Thanks dude! If the lights have a 3 core cable, that means they were running off an AC current, whereas 2 wire LEDs will likely be requiring a DC current so won’t be compatible. Where’s the power source for the lights?

@craigwenden6194 6 ай бұрын

Great video 👌

@GreenHornCountryClub 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate!

@craigwenden6194 6 ай бұрын

@@GreenHornCountryClub really enjoying watching your videos. Probably the best explaining and visual camper build videos about.👌

@GreenHornCountryClub 6 ай бұрын

@@craigwenden6194 absolute legend man, can’t thank you enough for the feedback!

@adamash83 2 жыл бұрын

Let there be light!

@GreenHornCountryClub 2 жыл бұрын

You heard it here first

@Bk_MxLife 4 ай бұрын

Hi pal currently doing my first ever build and currently studying all kinds of lights and ways to wire them in 😂 scared of the bloody things 😅😅 them t taps look very novice friendly tho. How are they doing 1 year later have you had any problem with them.

@GreenHornCountryClub 4 ай бұрын

Hello mate, thanks for the comment! I thought the exact same thing when I discovered them 😂 Still going strong and haven’t had any issues with them so far 👍🏼

@petewarby7158 Жыл бұрын

Rocking the Dick Strawbridge moustache lol. Another class video btw

@GreenHornCountryClub Жыл бұрын

It had to be done!