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LRod · 02-24-2013, 08:01 PM

I have my grill LEDs wired to the fuse box. When I put LEDs in the engine bay (plan to put a 3 ft strip on the top part of the bay and 3 ft strip on the bottom by the radiator), can I tie them all together? If so, what type connector would I use? Thanks for the help.

v6 · 02-24-2013, 08:08 PM

yes you can tie them together. you can get some t taps, those are probably the easiest.

LRod · 02-24-2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by v6

yes you can tie them together. you can get some t taps, those are probably the easiest.

Thanks! I know LEDs are low amps, just didn't know if I'd be able to tie all of them together. Is there a max I should be concerned about?

MackMan · 02-24-2013, 10:20 PM

I had 16ft of LEDs, I think it was 300 LEDs all tied together in my engine bay and grill with no issues.

LRod · 02-25-2013, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MackMan

I had 16ft of LEDs, I think it was 300 LEDs all tied together in my engine bay and grill with no issues.

Good to know. How did you tie yours together? And as far as the wiring, did you leave them exposed or did you wrap somehow?

MackMan · 02-25-2013, 09:40 AM

There is a lip under the hood where I put them. I am thinking about getting some wire loom though and hiding them better in there once it warms up a bit.

Deke736 · 02-25-2013, 11:32 AM

I would recommend an add-a-circuit like the on in this picture over a t-tap. It's a much more secure connection.

Bad@ssCamaro · 02-25-2013, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Deke736

I would recommend an add-a-circuit like the on in this picture over a t-tap. It's a much more secure connection.

Where can I get that? Sorry to thread jack, but I'm hooking up a lighted bowtie, what size fuse should I use when going this route?

LRod · 02-25-2013, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Deke736

I would recommend an add-a-circuit like the on in this picture over a t-tap. It's a much more secure connection.

Thanks for the input. Actually I have a add a fuse for my grill leds. But I want to add a couple of 3 foot leds as well and was wondering if I can tie all the light strings together. I believe I have a 10 amp fuse in the "add a fuse".

Deke736 · 02-25-2013, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by LRod

Thanks for the input. Actually I have a add a fuse for my grill leds. But I want to add a couple of 3 foot leds as well and was wondering if I can tie all the light strings together. I believe I have a 10 amp fuse in the "add a fuse".

I have mine wired exactly the same way and I have had no issues wiring multiple strips together. I also think I have a 10 amp fuse in mine.

Deke736 · 02-25-2013, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad@ssCamaro

Where can I get that? Sorry to thread jack, but I'm hooking up a lighted bowtie, what size fuse should I use when going this route?

You can pick these add-a-circuit's at any auto parts store. I got mine at the AutoZone near me. I think they run about $5 a piece. A 5 amp fuse should be fine for just a lighted bowtie.

Bad@ssCamaro · 02-25-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Deke736

You can pick these add-a-circuit's at any auto parts store. I got mine at the AutoZone near me. I think they run about $5 a piece. A 5 amp fuse should be fine for just a lighted bowtie.

thanks for the info

5th_GEN_SS · 02-25-2013, 04:21 PM

Does that plug into the fuse box???

Deke736 · 02-25-2013, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 5th_GEN_SS

Does that plug into the fuse box???

Yep, it just replaces an existing fuse in the panel.

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MackMan Camaro CRAZY Drives: 2019 OC 1SS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 3,202 View My Garage	I had 16ft of LEDs, I think it was 300 LEDs all tied together in my engine bay and grill with no issues.

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MackMan Camaro CRAZY Drives: 2019 OC 1SS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 3,202 View My Garage	There is a lip under the hood where I put them. I am thinking about getting some wire loom though and hiding them better in there once it warms up a bit.