Best wiring method for new compartment lights

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October 6, 2017 at 1:44 am #323456

bdmonist
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Purchased some Bluewater LEDs and am looking at install methods. Ive searched a bit on here and it seems there are issues with each. But I would like some opinions + & -s on each from those with experience.1 – Run the new system entirely independent of the existing compartment lighting with a new rocker switch at the panel powered by the master switch.2 – Run the new system independent of existing compartment lighting and tie into existing panel in spare accessory switch. From what I have read I think I need to use resistors in order for it to work and security system to continue to work.3 – Tie into existing compartment lighting and mercury switches, leaving in one light so no resistors are needed. Disadvantage here is that only one of my ten mercury switches work – so I would need to purchase $250 worth of mercury switches. Not something I would like to do if I dont have to.4 – An option Im not thinking of that you have had success with! Thanks in advance. – Brian2006 Puma

October 6, 2017 at 8:08 am #323476

Cajunhunter67
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I went the way of your number 1 choice.I didnt use the master rocker switch, but ran power from one of my TM batteries. That way I can leave them on and never have to worry about cranking issues. The TM battery could run the LED lights forever without having an impact on TM use.

October 6, 2017 at 1:59 pm #323486

bdmonist
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Cajunhunter67 wrote:I went the way of your number 1 choice.I didnt use the master rocker switch, but ran power from one of my TM batteries. That way I can leave them on and never have to worry about cranking issues. The TM battery could run the LED lights forever without having an impact on TM use.Using the TM Batteries is a good idea, I hadnt thought of that.

October 6, 2017 at 5:27 pm #323502

JEH in La
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bdmonist, dont forget to contact Alan in parts about the “current switches” that are available to replace your mercury switches at a considerable savings to you.

October 6, 2017 at 6:40 pm #323520

bdmonist
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JEH in La wrote:bdmonist, dont forget to contact Alan in parts about the “current switches” that are available to replace your mercury switches at a considerable savings to you.Will do – thanks for the info. If I can use existing wiring & new reasonably priced switches that would save me a ton of time trying run all new wires.

October 6, 2017 at 8:04 pm #323539

bdmonist
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Does anyone have pictures of the push button lid switches that are currently used? They are indicating they may not fit????

October 6, 2017 at 9:55 pm #323559

Redngoo
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The new style switches are super nice. Though will not be a direct replacent for the mercury switches.you will have to drill holes and locate the “new style push button switch”. Imho it woud be well worth of locating and drilling for the new switch.

October 6, 2017 at 10:01 pm #323579

bdmonist
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I dont mind drilling and retapping for the new switches and bypassing the welded in place mercury switch wiring. But here is the response I got from BassCat Service, indicating that it may be more than that” the front boxes and the compartments behind the seats are not fitted for those push button switches” ….. “You can make them work you may have to do some cutting and grinding to make them work.”Theres a big difference between drilling for new switches and cutting and grinding on lids… Just want to make sure they will work on my rig before I go that route…Anyone with a pic of the new style so I can see what Im dealing with?

October 6, 2017 at 10:08 pm #323597

Redngoo
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20171006_170104.jpgMy 13 model uses the older style push button switch. But i did add one to my glove box. As my older style push buttons go out out they will be replaced with the newer . Maybe jeh will cue back i know he added these to his.

October 6, 2017 at 10:11 pm #323629

Redngoo
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