How to Install 12V LED Lights | Van Electrics | DIY Sprinter Van Conversion UK

Here it is - the finale! The last in this short series of electrical videos - wiring up my 12v LED lights.
I decided to install six lights in total and made sure to wire them up in parallel so that the power was distributed evenly. This also meant if one light was to fail, the other five would continue to work.
To wire each light in parallel, I used T-Tap connectors as they allow you to easily create a ’T-junction’ in the wiring.
I connected each light to the circuit using male and female cable connectors so that if I did need to replace a light, I can simply unplug it from the system.
For the light switch, I bought a cheap touch-sensitive dimmer switch that works a charm.
I don’t want to oversell it but this could be one of the greatest achievements of my life.
If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below.
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Materials used:
LED Lights x6 - amzn.eu/d/87FJiGY
Dimmer Switch - amzn.eu/d/hiK1wLr
T Tap Electrical Connectors - amzn.eu/d/7zFSy9I
Heat Shrink Cable Connectors - amzn.eu/d/gl4G2X2
1.5mm Cable - Red - amzn.eu/d/1i79FVh
1.5mm Cable - Black - amzn.eu/d/8sIyzw4
TOTAL SPEND: £77.18
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:56 - Components
1:34 - Placement
2:10 - Wiring in parallel
4:55 - Crimping male connectors to lights
6:30 - Fixing lights in place
7:02 - Installing main cable
8:39 - Crimping extension cables
9:35 - T-Tap connectors
10:40 - Connecting lights to main cables
10:50 - Wiring to fusebox
11:55 - Calculating fuse size
13:17 - Wiring dimmer switch
13:41 - Testing the lights

[@danwilliams1511]

Let there be light. Congratulations on a great job. You made it look so easy to understand and follow.

[@GreenHornCountryClub]

@@danwilliams1511 thanks dude!

[@ARMY_RUGS]

Wow . I do wonder about parallel connections. You videos are amazing !!

[@GreenHornCountryClub]

@@ARMY_RUGS thanks bud!

[@petewarby7158]

Lol that emotion in the video, trepidation to elation in a flick of a switch, brilliant.

[@GreenHornCountryClub]

Honestly up there in my top 3 life achievements to date

[@theodorekypraios8767]

I am hopeless with DIY other than making wooden garden planters -- I bumped onto your video because I was looking at how to replace 12v spotlight but I have watched all of it. You have explained very well everything and I loved seeing the joy on your face when the lights came on! Thank you!

[@GreenHornCountryClub]

Thank you so much dude! I’m glad you found it helpful. I’m also hopeless with DIY so thought it would be good to share anything I learn.

[@bernieforshaw]

I cannot thank you enough for making this video showing us how to light our vans to get maximum effect together with the sourcing and sharing of some fantastic components in order to do so. Wishing you many happy adventures with your fantastic van build !

[@GreenHornCountryClub]

Thanks so much man! I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@laurenmichele2029]

Great video, been watching wiring videos now for days and yours was the most helpful, thank you!

[@GreenHornCountryClub]

Thank you so much! Relieved to know they are remotely helpful 😂

[@DariusUK]

Hi, Thanks for reply but this is absolutely not a case .This is standard commercial renault trafic van. It has never had any modifications at all. 3 core wire is originally fitted electric system buy manufacturer. I have a picture but don’t know how to share it with you. Thanks mate

[@iangittins4823]

I like your style, thanks for the help.

[@GreenHornCountryClub]

Thanks dude!

[@DariusUK]

Hi , Nice and very informative video! Would you mind to give me a little advice? I’m going to install 3 lights in my renault trafic van. Question is. The old lights has a 3 core cable and most of led lights has only red and black wire. How can I install 2 wire led into 3 wire circuit? Many thanks

[@GreenHornCountryClub]

Thanks dude! If the lights have a 3 core cable, that means they were running off an AC current, whereas 2 wire LEDs will likely be requiring a DC current so won’t be compatible. Where’s the power source for the lights?

[@craigwenden6194]

Great video 👌

[@GreenHornCountryClub]

Thanks mate!

[@craigwenden6194]

@@GreenHornCountryClub really enjoying watching your videos. Probably the best explaining and visual camper build videos about.👌

[@GreenHornCountryClub]

@@craigwenden6194 absolute legend man, can’t thank you enough for the feedback!

[@petewarby7158]

Rocking the Dick Strawbridge moustache lol. Another class video btw

[@GreenHornCountryClub]

It had to be done!

[@adamash83]

Let there be light!

[@GreenHornCountryClub]

You heard it here first

[@Bk_MxLife]

Hi pal currently doing my first ever build and currently studying all kinds of lights and ways to wire them in 😂 scared of the bloody things 😅😅 them t taps look very novice friendly tho. How are they doing 1 year later have you had any problem with them.

[@GreenHornCountryClub]

Hello mate, thanks for the comment! I thought the exact same thing when I discovered them 😂 Still going strong and haven’t had any issues with them so far 👍🏼

[@citycarslincoln3687]

What make are the lights and did they come with the touch screen controller ? Link please 😊

[@GreenHornCountryClub]

Hey bud! There should be links to everything used in the video description. The got the lights and dimmer switch separately but both from Amazon 👍🏼

[@willpolr]

What size cable did you use please buddy?

[@GreenHornCountryClub]

Hey bud! I used 1.5mm red and black cable to connect up the lights: amzn.eu/d/1i79FVh & amzn.eu/d/8sIyzw4 👌

[@willpolr]

@@GreenHornCountryClub sorry mate I saw this in the comments after I’d sent it! Cheers

[@GreenHornCountryClub]

@@willpolr haha! No worries bud!

[@willpolr]

@@GreenHornCountryClub thanks mate