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   Suggestions needed for wiring LED ceiling lights in parallel

   • EnviroProf
   • Nov 16, 2020
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      EnviroProf

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      Discussion Starter · #1 · Nov 16, 2020

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      I'm trying to order the parts I need to install 8 LED ceiling lights and have some questions about choosing connector types. The Far Out Ride folks have posted an installation guide that I have been following to choose the lights and switches. They suggest using male and female heat shrink connects to match up the 18g wiring on the lights with the 12g wire they used to power them.
      https://www.amazon.com/Ancor-317999...2b38c616c212d1f159e439db&language=en_US&psc=1
      These are really expensive. Is there a better way to do this?
      They also recommend using the scotch lock splice connectors.
      https://www.amazon.com/3M-Scotchlok...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FDNMEFW67SYS5D4BNVVY
      Has anyone used these?
      

      https://www.amazon.com/Connector-Assortment-Compact-Connectors-PCT-212/dp/B075W7K1C2/ref=pd_rhf_dp_p_img_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FVQTFS76V29TJ27FB8XA

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      lucienpsmith

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      #7 · Nov 16, 2020

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      Vanpackr said:

      Cheap and easy. I didn't think heat shrink was justified in my application. https://go.shr.lc/2H6frWZ
      
      I've also made use of these lever nuts. https://go.shr.lc/35AShSg

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      EnviroProf said:

      I'm trying to order the parts I need to install 8 LED ceiling lights and have some questions about choosing connector types. The Far Out Ride folks have posted an installation guide that I have been following to choose the lights and switches. They suggest using male and female heat shrink connects to match up the 18g wiring on the lights with the 12g wire they used to power them.
      https://www.amazon.com/Ancor-317999-Electrical-Insulated-Disconnects/dp/B000NHZY9M/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=ancor+disconnect&qid=1549984485&s=gateway&sr=8-3-spons&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=faroutride-20&linkId=9a19cd572b38c616c212d1f159e439db&language=en_US&psc=1
      These are really expensive. Is there a better way to do this?
      They also recommend using the scotch lock splice connectors.
      https://www.amazon.com/3M-Scotchlok...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FDNMEFW67SYS5D4BNVVY
      Has anyone used these?
      

      https://www.amazon.com/Connector-Assortment-Compact-Connectors-PCT-212/dp/B075W7K1C2/ref=pd_rhf_dp_p_img_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FVQTFS76V29TJ27FB8XA

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      I've been using wago lever-nuts pretty much anywhere that in the future I might possible want to modify/tap. The UL-listing gives me peace of mind.

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      rockDAWG

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      #10 · Nov 16, 2020

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      EnviroProf said:

      Has anyone used these?
      

      https://www.amazon.com/Connector-Assortment-Compact-Connectors-PCT-212/dp/B075W7K1C2/ref=pd_rhf_dp_p_img_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FVQTFS76V29TJ27FB8XA

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      By far this is the best. I use this for residential and automotive wiring. Clean and secure!!!
      
      I also use Wago too for joining multiple wires together. But beware of look-alike product on Amazon. They are not the same.

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      Otter

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      #20 · Nov 20, 2020

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      EnviroProf said:

      I'm trying to order the parts I need to install 8 LED ceiling lights and have some questions about choosing connector types. The Far Out Ride folks have posted an installation guide that I have been following to choose the lights and switches. They suggest using male and female heat shrink connects to match up the 18g wiring on the lights with the 12g wire they used to power them.
      https://www.amazon.com/Ancor-317999-Electrical-Insulated-Disconnects/dp/B000NHZY9M/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=ancor+disconnect&qid=1549984485&s=gateway&sr=8-3-spons&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=faroutride-20&linkId=9a19cd572b38c616c212d1f159e439db&language=en_US&psc=1
      These are really expensive. Is there a better way to do this?
      They also recommend using the scotch lock splice connectors.
      3M Scotchlok Electrical IDC 804-POUCH, Blue, 18-16 AWG (solid/stranded), 14 AWG (stranded), 25 per pouch: Wire Terminals: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
      Has anyone used these?
      

      https://www.amazon.com/Connector-Assortment-Compact-Connectors-PCT-212/dp/B075W7K1C2/ref=pd_rhf_dp_p_img_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FVQTFS76V29TJ27FB8XA

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      I am an Electrical Engineer, please don't ever use scotch lock splice connectors for anything! Over time and with vibrations they can severe the wire they're connected on and cause issues you don't ever want to think about, like fires!

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