Hey, I would like to add a couple of low power Blue LED Hella Courtesy Lights in the cockpit and swim platform. Wondering what the best way to power them and add a switch in the cockpit to turn them on and off. Can I run them off of F1 or F2 on the board, into and existing power run like the compass lights, or some other way. I was thinking I could run a power line to the aft locker and attack to a Bus Bar and tie all the lights in to that. However I am still not sure where the best place to connect into is. I think I missed the class on connecting into the DC power system. any suggestions?
Jon
Jon, open the main DC panel and there is a threaded power "post" that you can connect to. It may already have some accessories attached to it. Use a ring or fork connector under the nut. I put an inline fuse (5A in my case for lights) into the wire and ran it aft as previously described.
Ian, thank you, and i'll let you know if I get zapped...
Cheers JJ