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pulsarman605

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Posted: May 31, 2016 at 11:04 PM / IP Logged

2 Switches, 1 Relay - Last Post -- posted image.

Very basic diagram ;-)

Want to know if this can be done with no complications. I have a switch up the front of the to control some LED lights in the back, but also want to able to switch from the back.

So in essence just hooking to switches to the trigger on a relay. Can this be done??

Cheers

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i am an idiot

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Posted: May 31, 2016 at 11:29 PM / IP Logged

The only problem with that is if either switch is in the on position the lights will be on. You can do it and have complete control from front and rear if you get 2 single pole double throw (On-On) toggle switches.

If you get those let me know and I will draw you a diagram.

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davep.

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Posted: May 31, 2016 at 11:36 PM / IP Logged

i am an idiot wrote:

You can do it and have complete control from front and rear if you get 2 single pole double throw (On-On) toggle switches.

If you get those let me know and I will draw you a diagram.

Suggestion: Diagram it as a (-) control for the relay, and you only have to run two wires to the rear switch. Ground the common on the rear switch.

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pulsarman605

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Posted: June 01, 2016 at 12:42 AM / IP Logged

That would be ok though. It will only ever be either switch.. never both.

ie... I will only ever use the front switch OR the rear switch. I understand if one of them is on then the lights will be on.

I already have the switches

One switch is 1NO1NC

Other is Single Pole Single Throw ON - OFF switch

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