Multiple lights to one Aux switch

[Frenzyrider]

Likely a dumb question. I currently have a Rigid DSS pro connected through a crimp connector with the heat shrink to the Aux switch. I am planning to add a set of KC hilites Cyclone v2 lights to the same connection.
The total amp draw should be well below the 15 amp.
My question is what connector to use that connects the two set of wires (black and red) from the lights to one set of wires from aux switch?

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[chorky]

I would check your amp draw for each light just to be sure. But the best way would be to solder the wires together and heat shrink over them. Use rosin core solder. Crimp connectors always get water and corrode over time.
also you mentioned black and red wires. Black will be your ground. do not connect your ground to power. Depending on the led used it can ruin them. Maybe post some pics of your wires for folks to see.

 

[Rockabillyroy]

I use automotive connectors so I can easily disconnect any items. For something like that, I would make a Y style splitter.

 

[JeepTaco]

Weatherpack connectors and terminals may work. Depends on how much space you have to work with. Nice thing about weatherpacks is they are easy to disassemble (remove terminals).

Other more compact option would be deutsch terminals and connectors. More specialized crimping tool would be needed if using deutsch though

Both deutsch and weatherpack terminal release tools and crimping tools are available at many retailers.

Weatherpack is more forgiving if needing to connect 2 wires to 1 terminal.

Cheers.

 

[Frenzyrider]

I would check your amp draw for each light just to be sure. But the best way would be to solder the wires together and heat shrink over them. Use rosin core solder. Crimp connectors always get water and corrode over time.
also you mentioned black and red wires. Black will be your ground. do not connect your ground to power. Depending on the led used it can ruin them. Maybe post some pics of your wires for folks to see.

Good point..it is only the red wires that I will be looking to connect. Will post pics once I receive the cyclone lights.
The butt connector has been great so far since I have the heat shrink over it. No weather issues so far.

 

[hjdca]

Likely a dumb question. I currently have a Rigid DSS pro connected through a crimp connector with the heat shrink to the Aux switch. I am planning to add a set of KC hilites Cyclone v2 lights to the same connection.
The total amp draw should be well below the 15 amp.
My question is what connector to use that connects the two set of wires (black and red) from the lights to one set of wires from aux switch?

Here are some of my favorite connectors that work great.

You need a heat gun for these, but, they work great. Just push together and heat up.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GDDKJ1...1-2-a094db1c-5033-42c6-82a2-587d01f975e8&th=1

Tap-it also works great. Super solid.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CMC5DII/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Mball488]

I used deutsch connectors. I don’t know if it was to match the ones on the factory lights, but they are quick disconnecting and super simple to install. Not the cheapest but the cleanest in my opinion.

 

[Frenzyrider]

I used deutsch connectors. I don’t know if it was to match the ones on the factory lights, but they are quick disconnecting and super simple to install. Not the cheapest but the cleanest in my opinion.

How did you do the Y split for the connection problem I mentioned with those connectors. They are definitely clean.

 

[Mr._Bill]

I put in the Simple Aux board. Makes connections real easy.

https://badgeglow.com/product/simpleaux/

 

[Mball488]

How did you do the Y split for the connection problem I mentioned with those connectors. They are definitely clean.

Simple solder with heat shrink. Positive wire has a single pin deutsch connector and grounds separate to the 13mm side wall grounding lug.

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