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mounting LED lights problem ... too close to plastic light diffuser sheet
waveryder:
Thats exactly what I used em for. problem with the LED's I bought is that although they are cheap, it seems that some were a little brighter than others. I wanted to be able to quickly pop one out and change it without messing about too much with BGB's wiring so I used these bullet plugs and connectors (real name)
I got mine from maplins, but any place like Tandy (are they still in bussiness?) or radioshack should have 'em.
unclet:
Sorry for my ignorance here .... but how do you connect a LED light to one of those things? Where do the two wires (positive and negative wires) from the LED light go?
waveryder:
Use 2, one for the + and one for the -. Wire and add the appropriate resistor then just crimp the end. They are as cheap as quick connects, although much smaller, making them perfect for LED's. If one LED needs replacing just disconnect the 2 connects and replace it.
unclet:
Ahh .... these are like quick disconnects where you crimp the ends ... that was not obvious to me based on the shape/look. Ok, makes sense to me now ... thanks.
kegger:
I used this connector for mine and it lets you disconnect them at any time, see pic.
Here is a similar connector from Mouser made by Amp
Mouser Part# 571-15860002 Housing
Mouser Part# 571-15863151 Contacts
You would have to crimp the wire on and then slide it into the housing