Installing 12v LED Lights in our Van | Beginner Van Conversion Series UK

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Are you a beginner looking to wire 12v LED lights in your van conversion? Then make sure to check out this video - Citroen Relay van conversions series continued.
Part 1: • Beginner 12v Van Elect...
In today's video, we continue our 12v electrical set up. We connect the batteries, install a 1000w power inverter, and wire up the lights!
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@BritishAnts 2 жыл бұрын

That crimper looked the business! ✅😁

@paulm.6437 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips for wiring connections in a tiny space. Thanks

@mazjeekdeans8758 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you to you both. This video is a Godsend. I've been struggling to get my head around cables, fuses, controller etc. before installing lights. Both of you have explained everything so well.

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We’re glad it’s helped! 😊

@Pugwash. 3 жыл бұрын

You've done a nice tidy job. Electrics is fairly simple once you know what cables you need. It's still a good moment when it works!

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

Pugwash thank you! Yeah for sure it was great to see the lights working

@heidimurdoch7902 3 жыл бұрын

Great video guys! Great to see all the basics being show...usually this is missed out, very useful and you make it look so simple

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@dugongpoo 3 жыл бұрын

What a find. This is exactly what I have been looking for. Thank you so much for putting this out.

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

We’re glad it has helped 😁

@paulsmart7564 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Callum & Tash As an amateur self builder my self, it’s always a massive smiley moment when you first turn the lights on. Tash did jump a little when she flicked the switch. 😂 Van is coming together nicely 👍

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

💯 haha thank you 😊

@guitarxy1948 2 жыл бұрын

When using a wood bit, it's always a good idea to either place some masking tape to the underside of the hole being drilled or clamp a piece of wood to the underside. And use consistent light pressure as you drill. This will prevent splintering on the underside.

@AnthAmy 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely buzzing for you guys, it's coming along very nicely! Loving the videos, keeping an eye out for the next ones :)

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

Anth & Amy cheers guys! Just noticed you have a new vid.. will have to watch that later 👍

@Am-hf3yr 3 жыл бұрын

Love it its nice to see you both enjoying a project together

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam 😁

@geoffwhiles8223 3 жыл бұрын

spot on Vid. Good pace, no waffle, and very informative too.

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that Geoff, thanks

@xiao1041991 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see the rest of it 😍

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

We can’t either haha 😆

@joelcastledine8300 2 жыл бұрын

Well done you two don’t listen to the negative comments, your doing really well!!!!

@CallumTash 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Joel 😊

@sheyedlington9046 3 жыл бұрын

Really like how you keep things more simple. I hope to follow 😊.

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We're glad you're enjoying it :)

@MrBatchy123 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely couple. Love these videos 👌🏻

@CallumTash 2 жыл бұрын

😊

@alibundy6580 3 жыл бұрын

good job guys starting to come together now

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

Ali Bundy thanks Ali

@theoteam4641 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work guys, i like seeing your van build update. I actually tested out some lights in our build today also

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys! Awesome, how did it go?

@theoteam4641 3 жыл бұрын

Callum & Tash it went well thanks, we postage’s a video of it on our Instagram. Today am looking at installing the diesel heater, but can’t figure out where to mount the fuel filter lol

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

The O Team we haven’t done that bit yet

@csgobruh3250 3 жыл бұрын

hope for the best guys waiting for the day I will get the notification we finally in our van

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck! We can’t wait!

@harleybenjamin8058 3 жыл бұрын

looking 🔥 bro

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

harley benjamin cheers bro 👊

@Hope_Faith_Strength 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@CallumTash 2 жыл бұрын

😊

@trevorhenry1003 2 жыл бұрын

You got a license for that Stanley knife? Lol

@CallumTash 2 жыл бұрын

:')

@Tangotop 3 жыл бұрын

Just watch your playlist to this point, great journey. Just thought I'd comment on this one re: the positioning of the fuse box. Would this not have been better placed at the end of the rear arch cover to provide better access in case of a blown fuse? Checking fuses with the bed etc in place will be a massive pain.

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Glad you’re enjoying following our journey 😀 true but accessing the fuse box won’t be too much of a headache as there’s still a good bit of room under the bed

@matterhorn1975 Жыл бұрын

A 50A trip switch for a 6 way fuse box !!

@David_11111 3 жыл бұрын

yay

@steveburnham4578 3 жыл бұрын

Great progress guys. We’re not too far behind you with the build but are struggling to find the 16 and 35mm flex cables. Where did you get yours from?

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Check out 12voltplanet.co.uk

@michaelwilliams3861 10 ай бұрын

Hi guys, obviously I’m seeing this vid very late, and you may have changed things already, but, have you considered putting a couple of Busbars in place? So you don’t put all the wires straight to the batteries.

@Dawnie-chick 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, where did Tash run the negative wire from when linking up the lights?

@sambutler2678 9 ай бұрын

Did you buy your electrics off a company or buy each component separately. How did you know what capacity components to buy also

@simoncooper4755 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, love the videos, do you need to earth the electrics or not ?

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t believe so

@nigeldesigns4444 Жыл бұрын

just to point out you state the wire size on your video, but you have not said what the total load within the van, if people follow what you have done the cable size may be too small and have issues. Also the batteries should be connected at opposite ends so that you are not taking the power from the first battery, connect to the positive the first battery and the negative to the opposite (furthest) battery. the same for the cable size for the LED lights.

@joesnow739 3 жыл бұрын

Did you have to use a connector to plug into the solar charger from the battery?? Or just the bare 16mm wire? You're doing doing great job! Keep up the good work!

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe, just bare 16mm wire. You simply tighten the wire inside the charger using a screw driver

@joesnow739 3 жыл бұрын

@@CallumTash Thanks for your reply. Will be cracking on with that then next week! Fingers crossed. Like you said, seems harder than it probably is. Over thinking it. Will you be putting in a split charge relay? Chuffed you've got lights done and dusted!

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

@@joesnow739 Good luck! yes, it's not too bad to get it all working. It all worked for us first time :) And yes we'll be putting in a split charge relay at some point

@joesnow739 3 жыл бұрын

@@CallumTash Done and everything's working great! Buzzing! Been a week now and still feeling the achievement! Thanks again :)

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

Joe N awesome! Good job 😁👍

@romeowhiskey1146 3 жыл бұрын

May not be a good practice to use RED heat shrink on BOTH POS and NEG wiring. You'll know...but somebody servicing/ subsequent owner might get confused. Look starting at 4:32

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, potentially. It's something we'll keep in mind if the day comes when we hand it over

@romeowhiskey1146 3 жыл бұрын

@@CallumTash Sometimes people, NOT having the correct color for the appropriate POS or NEG cabling use HEAT SHRINK to indicate their INTENDED color. This, now, is very apparent...BUT when your ELECTRICAL BOX get more looking like a RATS NEST is when the confusing may/will ensue. Otherwise...you BOTH look like you're up on CURRENT EVENTS. LOL.

@paulg8524 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, was there a reason you used different types of circuit breakers, I do not mean the amps but the design, looking to buy some for my project and not sure the best type to go for. Thank you

@CallumTash 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, we can't think what breaker we've used that's different from the rest design wise??

@David_11111 3 жыл бұрын

Have you put together a list of things you bought, affiliate links others use to get a little pay back when people buy from them ?

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

David _1 that’s a good idea! I think we may do it on a video when we talk about all the tools we used.. a separate video 😁

@sheldon2.048 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm a newbie building my first van! I'm terrified about the electrics! Can you list the components you used please, with the cable ends and connectors. Thanks

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Firstly.. don’t be terrified 😁 I’m sure it’ll work out fine. I don’t have a list to hand but I do say what I use at each step in the videos

@larkenyoung 3 жыл бұрын

Is you inverter put out a pure sine wave? Many cheaper inverters try to replicate a pure sine wave but don't it well and are hard on electronics like a computer that you may plug into them.

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

I believe so, we'll see how we get on with it

@user-ww7oq8wz7j 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Guys i was wondering where you got that percific dc isolater ?

@CallumTash 2 жыл бұрын

eBay - it’s a 1000 watt isolator 😊

@jonathanpessina4681 Жыл бұрын

What kind of battery are you using? Thanks :)

@CallumTash Жыл бұрын

AGM

@johnpotter9046 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the heavy duty crimpers from ? Following this from the start great build well done.

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John we’re glad you’re enjoying it. We got them from eBay

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

Going into the build we initially thought the electrics would be difficult... but it's actually quite fun :) Have you seen part 1? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qsuhg9aHyMmmaKs.html

@David_11111 3 жыл бұрын

when do you think you will finish the van ?

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

David _1 not long now... only a few more weeks 😁

@robsrambles1801 3 жыл бұрын

Just a quick question, the negative on your leisure battery... have you earthed this to the van somewhere?

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, no we haven’t

@robsrambles1801 3 жыл бұрын

@@CallumTash you need to take the negative to earth or ground it somewhere on your vans body.

@CallumTash 3 жыл бұрын

@@robsrambles1801 Ok, how come?

@robsrambles1801 3 жыл бұрын

@@CallumTash Well, sorry it yes and a no answer, if you gonna put a split charge relay or a radio on your leisure batteries. This will have have A: a permanent power supply to hold radio memory or if your split charge relay opens it will all the way round your van and could end up with a parallel connect if your not careful how you connect this, causing a short and fire.. Maybe worthwhile having a Google on earthing on campervans? But well done you guys are doing a fantastic job 👏

@robsrambles1801 3 жыл бұрын

Have a look at the link maybe it helps, www.parkedinparadise.com/wiring/