This video shows how to install 12V Dimmer Switches to 12V puck lights with switch for interior Van Lighting.
IMPORTANT: There are tons of different 12v dimmers on the market. Please follow the wiring diagram that comes with whatever dimmer you choose. The concepts will be similar, but not necessarily identical to what is shown in this video.
Parts shown in this video:
➤Dimmer Switch: https://amzn.to/3m3jcNJ
➤Puck Lights (We used 10 of them): https://amzn.to/3NpW1sE
➤(or some silver ones if you like): https://amzn.to/3lw2sOT
➤EXPLORIST.life Puck Light Wiring Kit: https://shop.explorist.life/shop/all-products/camper-wiring-kits/branch-circuit-wiring-kits/12v-puck-light-branch-circuit-wiring-kit/
If you'd rather buy the parts from the kit from Amazon:
➤Red & Black Wire (we used 16 AWG): https://amzn.to/3lvFesn
➤2 Conductor Lever Nuts: https://amzn.to/3wBZY8f
➤3 Conductor Lever Nuts: https://amzn.to/39Li91W
➤Here is the switch we used: https://rockerswitchpros.com/product/v1d1-s00b/
➤Here is the switch face we used: https://rockerswitchpros.com/product/contura-v-blank/
Not sure what wire size to use? Check out our 12V Branch Circuit Guidebook: https://shop.explorist.life/shop/all-products/solar-wiring-diagrams/12v-branch-circuits/
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➤Binge the Transit Van Build: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX
Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful with planning and installing your DIY Camper:
➤DIY Sprinter Camper Van Electrical Install - Full Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01F4QDVJUq0&t=1897s
➤DIY Camper Solar Wiring Diagrams: https://www.explorist.life/solarwiringdiagrams
➤How to Perform a Power Audit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a406IxiU-Xg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TU6HlMaQiCUwC20DBlyv6s_&index=3
➤Basic Parts & Components of an Electrical System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuZg4NasCVw&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TU6HlMaQiCUwC20DBlyv6s_&index=1
➤How to Cut Wire: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-cut-wire/
➤How to Strip Wire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca45dL2X4SM&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=10
➤How to Crimp Wire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmiX2XW48F8&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=9
➤How to Make MC4 Connectors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFAKK491wj0&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=7
➤How to Wire Solar Panels in Series-Parallel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2H8vpj8rQg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3
➤How to Crimp Wire Ferrules: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8CHAVmpPFw&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=8
➤How to Wire an AC/DC Breaker/Fuse Box: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-wire-a-power-distribution-panel/