What is the correct way of wiring?
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JK Super Freak
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Daisy chain or individual wires?
I have 3 switches that I want to wire up that have dash lights in them. Can I wire one to the other in a daisy chain way(method A in the drawing) or should I wire each bulb with it's own wire(Method B) or does it matter?
I have 3 switches that I want to wire up that have dash lights in them. Can I wire one to the other in a daisy chain way(method A in the drawing) or should I wire each bulb with it's own wire(Method B) or does it matter?
My opinion would be Method A. Much cleaner and better connection.
Run 1power supply wire all the way to top switch. Then use a wire tap scotch lock connector to tap the power supply wire to the middle switch. And the same for the bottom switch. Better tighter connections leaves less future troubleshooting. JMO.
Run 1power supply wire all the way to top switch. Then use a wire tap scotch lock connector to tap the power supply wire to the middle switch. And the same for the bottom switch. Better tighter connections leaves less future troubleshooting. JMO.
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JK Super Freak
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I ended up using method A. Note, all connectors are soldered to the wire. Also, the wire gauge is thicker than it needs to be in some cases because that's all I had. The switches just run relays anyways so not much power required.
Method A is the "right" way, but it requires two of the switches to have room on the hot side terminals for two wires to connect clean and tight.
If the switches have limited terminal space then method B could be the better choice. They both work.
For method B, a simple wire nut will get the job done, but a nice terminal strip in an insulated housing would make a more elegant installation.
Edit: Troyboy's installation above is also very correct if it works on your switches. Nice clean work!!
Edit 2: Experience has taught me to distrust the tap connectors shown above, but they are OK for a temporary fix in a pinch. Solder connections are best. Next are screwdown terminals and then crimp connectors.
If the switches have limited terminal space then method B could be the better choice. They both work.
For method B, a simple wire nut will get the job done, but a nice terminal strip in an insulated housing would make a more elegant installation.
Edit: Troyboy's installation above is also very correct if it works on your switches. Nice clean work!!
Edit 2: Experience has taught me to distrust the tap connectors shown above, but they are OK for a temporary fix in a pinch. Solder connections are best. Next are screwdown terminals and then crimp connectors.
Last edited by Freewill; Oct 21, 2011 at 04:29 PM.


