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		|  02-13-2023, 11:06 AM | #1 |  
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				Spreader lights Switch question
			 
 Hi looking to add a second Spreader light forward on the T top 
 My rear spreader light switch is on the electronics Box   .
 
 My question is can I Jump of that switch to my 2nd switch to power the front spreader light ?
 
 or should I do something else  ?
 
 
 was going to put 6 Way Fuse Block Blade Fuse Box with Negative Bus up there but honestly I don't have a lot of access and it already looks like a bowl of Spaghetti
 
 Thanks Wayne
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		|  02-13-2023, 04:38 PM | #2 |  
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				 | In a jam you can find 12vdc any place easy. You can piggy back off the existing. The only thing of concern is the amp draw. I will assume the new light is an LED with very low amp load. Could put on an inline fuse holder for piece of mind.Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
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		|  02-13-2023, 05:17 PM | #3 |  
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				 | Yes ,,, As long as you don’t use it like head lights…. ;-)   |  
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		|  02-13-2023, 06:31 PM | #4 |  
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				 | I’ll try piggy backing them 1st. The draw shouldn’t be to bad only one will be on at any given time . |  
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		|  02-15-2023, 09:42 AM | #5 |  
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				 | Seahunt Quality  (sarcasm )
 This is the hole for the toggle switch
 
 Now I am just going to keep cutting and throw in a double switch w/plate
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		|  02-15-2023, 06:05 PM | #6 |  
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					Originally Posted by wdmso  Seahunt Quality  (sarcasm )
 This is the hole for the toggle switch
 
 Now I am just going to keep cutting and throw in a double switch w/plate
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		|  02-18-2023, 02:24 PM | #7 |  
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 so i have the new 2 switch unit it pre wired it has a ground and positive 
 My old switch was just a 2 pole
 
 When the Dealer installed the VHF radio he tapped into the positive (power wire coming  of the my original switch and the Ground into my Horn ground .
 
 Of course I have Zero slack in any wires and zero angle to get 2 hands in the box ..
 
 but let's say I could   How do I power the  switch system and the light if their using the same hot wire
 
 or should i just throw on small fuse block ?
 
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		|  02-18-2023, 04:05 PM | #8 |  
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					Originally Posted by wdmso  so i have the new 2 switch unit it pre wired it has a ground and positive 
 My old switch was just a 2 pole
 
 When the Dealer installed the VHF radio he tapped into the positive (power wire coming  of the my original switch and the Ground into my Horn ground .
 
 Of course I have Zero slack in any wires and zero angle to get 2 hands in the box ..
 
 but let's say I could   How do I power the  switch system and the light if their using the same hot wire
 
 or should i just throw on small fuse block ?
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		|  02-18-2023, 06:26 PM | #9 |  
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					Originally Posted by piemma  Be safe, no worries= small fuse box. |  Going to look into  the fuse box  
Run  power cables
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		|  02-18-2023, 06:35 PM | #10 |  
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				 | Adding an additional fuse box will help in the future if you want to add anything elsePosted from my iPhone/Mobile device
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		|  02-28-2023, 06:42 AM | #11 |  
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				 | Fuse box is in all running two circuits, the radio and the in the rocker switches to run for an led  spreader, lights have to wait for warmer weather have to attach the fuse box with double-sided Velcro no location to secure with screws. Not sure why iPhones can’t upload photos correctly |  
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		|  02-28-2023, 05:13 PM | #12 |  
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					Originally Posted by wdmso  Fuse box is in all running two circuits, the radio and the in the rocker switches to run for an led  spreader, lights have to wait for warmer weather have to attach the fuse box with double-sided Velcro no location to secure with screws. Not sure why iPhones can’t upload photos correctly |  Woo hoo, fancy switch, sooon |  
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		|  03-07-2023, 09:28 AM | #13 |  
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				 | the spreader switch  and fuse box are mounted .. came out good considering my skill set |  
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