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  1. 23rd July 2020, 01:06 PM #31
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    If the 2 resistors are joined together without the earth connection then current from a live blinker wire will flow through both resistors to the other blinker wire as the LED blinkers require very little current to operate, much less than that lost (converted to heat) by the resistors.

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    So, as long as the resistors are connected to earth at one end and to the separate indicator wires at the other, all is well? It is basically the same as wiring in a 21 Watt globe. All earth wires are a common ground, so connecting the two earth wires to the same earth cable is okay?

    But, the switches should be on the indicator side of the resistor? Or doesn't it matter?

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    The switch (pair) can be fitted to either side of the resistors and the earths are common as for 2 globes.

    We may shortly make a quick trip to Wentworth then up the Darling a little, possibly to Menindee. I was last up that way in 96 en-route to the corner, so longing for a revisit.
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    Thanks, Graeme.

    Here is the link to the writeup from our recent trip:

    A Darling River Run in the times of Covid - Out and about with the Vista - Australia4WD Forum

    Have a great time - we did!

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    Job done. Thank you Graeme and Hugh Jars!

    I have wired up the resistors and they seem to work.

    The wires you are looking for are plain yellow and plain green, as per the Australian Standard.

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    Here are some photos after the effect...

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    In a bit closer:



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    Resistors closeup:



    The switch in the jack storage area:

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