How to Wire a 12 Volt Rocker Switch

Do you know how to connect a 3 wire rocker switch to a 12 volt led light? Well in this short video I'll show you just how easy it is! #12volts #rockerswitch

[davidjolly]

Just a note, the ground is only needed to power the switch's light if your switch has a light in it. Typical SPST switches are just two wires.

[znovosad]

Great simple video. I always follow the old rule to make a diagram of everything to the basic level so you know whats going where, and how as well. Relay combination fuse boxes are great if youre planning on multiple accessories/sets of lights instead of individual relays and fuses. Keeps it much simpler and cleaner.

[Wheelingoffthewrench]

Depending on what the switch is for. If the accessories draw more than 10 amp consider using the switch to charge a relay and run the full load through the contact that is rated for what you’re trying to power Most switches only carry a rating of 15amp

[LegendOfKarogane]

I can’t believe you just taught me something I already know but the way you explained it was so beautiful it’s like learned it for the first time like ooooh 😯that make sense 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[IITSKN]

I’m doing this today! lol I bought an old cop car and it has lights in it that are not wired to a switch. I have the switches and now I know how to hook it up thanks!

[devinstratton]

Also, the fuse is not for the accessory. It’s for the wire. Rate the fuse for the wire, and rate the wire for the accessory. This will prevent some unexpected glowing wires!

[llewellyn]

Great video. Been doing this since early 80’s. Love making projects. Ammo cans radios.

[beakfish]

im just learning this stuff, and videos like this are very helpful! thank you!

[jacobm]

I'm gonna need this in a little bit, thanks

[schrodingerscat]

You should redo this video using a relay and fusible link. Relays can handle more draw, and we always need a fuse. Good video none the less.

[shadows]

If the switch doesn't come with wires already on it then look at the color of the terminals on the switch. The gold terminal is for the ground, and the two silver terminals are for the powered wires.

[bradbeck]

Small correction. Fuses typically protect your wires, not your devices. The fuse is only there to make sure your wire doesn't turn itself into a resistive heater.

[roncrate]

Thirsty for knowledge here. Thank you.

[KsvTech]

can we use same fuse for car subwoofer

[airgliderz]

Lot easier without a vehicle to properly install, secure, weatherproof and wire.

[martinpcn]

You can connect + battery to yellow and have lighting switch all the time.

[elephantrockfarm]

The hard part is using it in a 72 volt system cus the led will in the switch will fry needs its own low voltage supply. I burnt a few of those up.

[nicholasmanson]

My eyes were blurry from just waking up and I thought your hands were dog paws and I was like excuse me

[andyneipert]

Wair did you get your leds light from?

[ammardelreal]

i’ve actually wanted to use a switch like this to turn on my backup camera