Courtesy Lights

[ken52]

In my on going project I need to replace 3 courtsey lights and was wondering is it better to wire them in series or parallel?

 

[jimbo_jwc]

Re: Courtesy Lights

Parallel for full voltage rating fuse for total load . Series not needed unless you have 24vdc system and need to drop voltage for 2- 12vdc lamps plus if one goes out in series you have none/no light .

 

[ken52]

Re: Courtesy Lights

Thanks Jimbo. Mine is 12v.

 

[jimbo_jwc]

Re: Courtesy Lights

You can isolate 12vdc from 24vdc by using diode to lights and tap on batt