Wirering Question

Discussion in 'Electrical & Mechanical Issues' started by Jim Carter, Jan 3, 2019.

  1. Jim Carter

    Jim Carter Moderator Staff Member Donating Member

    Hi,

    I got some LED lights for Christmas and I was thinking about adding a connector to match the one that feeds the light in the galley.

    But I was wondering if I could add a "Y" to feed two different strings from the same connector in the galley. As in:
    Light string one
    galley connector --<
    Light string two

    My DC electrical theory/practice is very old and mostly forgotten, so don't know if this would cause a issue such as a problematic voltage drop.

    TIA
    Jim
     
  2. rotus8

    rotus8 Ranger Donating Member

    A "Y" connection is perfectly fine. The two strings need to be connected in parallel, meaning the two string "+" wires are connected together, to the "+" of the trailer connector; two string "-" wires are connected together, to the "-" of the trailer connector. When I say "connected together" this means electrically, there may be connectors at any point. I hope this is clear, if not, shoot me a PM and I'll try to help out.
     
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