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LED wiring question

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#1 ·
I am hooking up a pair of LEDs in my front and rear JCR bumpers to a sPOD and have a question about wiring. I guess it doesn't matter is going to an sPOD or not, same question would apply.

The pair of LEDs from the front or rear bumper have 2 wires to connect to your positive source. Do I join those 2 wires together and connect 1 wire to the positive source or just connect them both directly to the positive source?

Does it make a difference?
 
#2 ·
Most would connect them (L & R) together and run a single wire from switched power. Having two wires do the same thing is not necessary.
 
#8 ·
I have read that some suggest it is better the twist wires together, and use a double wall shrink tube. It will give you less resistance in the connection. I very seldom solder connections WHEN there is no stress on the wire. Also as previous person said ...USE SHRINK TUBE, dual wall if you can find it.

When wiring up high draw items such as lights, when you solder you introduce a different type of metal in the solder which actually contributes to more resistance?? Also if any moisture where to get on that connection corrosion will start at a quicker rate. I suppose you could use a high quality silver solder.

To each his own.
 
#12 ·
Soldered joints do not increase resistance at all. It eliminates the possibility of resistance caused by loose connections which are a common problem for crimp connectors in a vehicle due to vibration and weather exposure. ALL of my wiring is twisted together, soldered, and covered with heat shrink. I do not like chasing electrical gremlins caused by shortcuts or pure laziness. I use this method because I like having a reliable vehicle on trail. Increased resistance is also a real good way to burn up wires, really fun if it occurs in a bundle.
 
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