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Necro:
Will the attached wiring diagram work for AC?  Of course I'd have ground running as well...but this is just for ease of diagramming.  Basically, it shunts the AC power to two paths, each with a seperate switch, so that I can turn the lights on independently of the computer/monitor.

Still need to figure out how to have the LCD monitor automatically turn on...
SavannahLion:
It'll work but... I prefer with old standbys. Start with a receptical box, heavy duty cord and a wall jack and wire it together for a clean DIY solution. Then you can plug in standard cords to feed whatever you need. That way everything is in a nice neat package with little or no chance for a short circuit.

I've dealt with some wicked wiring schemes (my father's) and it seems that if a person has to ask, it's probably better to go with something basic and safe (relatively speaking).
Necro:
That would defeat having two switches on the outside of the cab, wouldn't it?  I'd still need to run switches off each power cord coming off the main receptacle box. 

I have the impression this will work, my main confusion is the terminal block to be honest.  I know I could just pigtail the same setup, but it would be harder to disconnect the setup.  Also, could easily put a switch in line prior to the terminal block, but that would have everything be controlled on the one switch.
SavannahLion:
I didn't say it won't work. I'm just offering an, and I feel, safer alternative.
Necro:
I guess I'm not seeing how the alternative would accomplish what I'm trying to accomplish is all. 
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