Electrical – LED Light Bar set up, through cigarette lighter

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The below image is the setup I would like to have in my car.

I tried to illustrate it as best as i can. I do not want to go straight to my car battery for warranty purposes.

So my questions are:

  1. What size fuses do I use and where do i put them? I am able to insert a fuse at the cigarette lighters.
  2. What size wires must i use?
  3. Is there a better way?

Please feel free to edit the image.

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Thanks

I hope there is enough information

Best Answer

The quick answer is that you should be OK, except that, if your 27 watt LEDs are 12 volt, they won't work, since in series each will only receive 6 volts. In comments Jasen suggested that the current drain may be too high. This discussion suggests that cigarette lighters are fused anywhere between 5 and 20 amps, so you'll need to check your owner's manual to find out just what your fuse really is. Also, I suggest getting rid of plug 2.3. The last thing you want to do is have someone plug in a lighter while the LEDs are on, since this will probably blow the fuse, and they are a pain to replace. Make sure any wiring is rated at the fuse current - Google on "ampacity" and use the smaller ratings for a given wire size.