how to hook up lights on a kart

[kartingizm]

ok i want to hook up lights on my kart and this is what i got. i got a car battery, 2 offroad lights ( sorta like the ones in the picture) a switch and alot of wires. how would i be able to hook this up???


thanks. btw each light has 2 wires coming out of it.

 

[Orange Krate]

Run one wire from the (-) post of battery and conect it to bare metal on the frame.

Run one wire from the (+) post of battery to one side of switch(either sides...doesn'r matter).

Run two wires from the other side of the switch. #1 goes to one wire of one light. #2 goes to one wire of other light.

The two previously unconnected wires (should be one off each light) connect them to the frame.

turn on switch

 

[kartingizm]

Run one wire from the (-) post of battery and conect it to bare metal on the frame.

Run one wire from the (+) post of battery to one side of switch(either sides...doesn'r matter).

Run two wires from the other side of the switch. #1 goes to one wire of one light. #2 goes to one wire of other light.

The two previously unconnected wires (should be one off each light) connect them to the frame.

turn on switch

so like this

 

[kartingizm]

btw will i be able to run the lights off of a 12v lantern battery?



like this

 

[devino246]

btw will i be able to run the lights off of a 12v lantern battery?



like this

You could but it wouldnt last long at all.

 

[CaptCanadia]

I'm adding those to my old go for some off road mudding yay walmart

EDIT: If you're planning on getting a new engine anytime soon you could always buy an engine with an electric start. They come with a decent charger in them for the battery. Makes it last a long time.

 

[Bluethunder3320]

does your engine have a charge coil? if it does you can run it off that. but if not i would suggest using a rechargeable 12v battery from, a electric scooter or something, and a 12v charger...

 

[kartingizm]

does your engine have a charge coil? if it does you can run it off that. but if not i would suggest using a rechargeable 12v battery from, a electric scooter or something, and a 12v charger...

nope average 6.5hp harbor freight engine. im gonna get a scooter battery with a charger.

 

[Orange Krate]

so like this

Yep! That's how I'd do it.

 

[bighead]

This is what I did on my BSR. I used LED lights for the draw less power. I used a Makita Battery charger cut in half. I used the original circuit board inside the charger. I soldered the + and - to the board. This was I was able to use the original contack points when I sled the battery in. I used the makita 9.6 for I wanted a chain guard as well. I carry a few of the batteries. But I never needed them. One charge will last for over 24 hours. With you light they would not last that long.

If I was you. I would go get a $25 lawn tractor 12 volt battery. Make a battery box and wire it up. I would also only run one light. Two lights is two much power. Drain battery twice as fast. Then you can just charge battery everytime you need a few hours of light.

 

[MadBrit]

ummmm wouldn't you be putting a 30amp electrical current through the frame by using it as a ground while the lights are in operation????

Assuming you use a 12v battery to power the lights and a charger that would put the frame under a constant electrical charge which as far as electricity and gasoline goes is not a good idea.... if im wrong please do say and explain please.

 

[kartingizm]

ummmm wouldn't you be putting a 30amp electrical current through the frame by using it as a ground while the lights are in operation????

Assuming you use a 12v battery to power the lights and a charger that would put the frame under a constant electrical charge which as far as electricity and gasoline goes is not a good idea.... if im wrong please do say and explain please.

i dont know about this stuff. it shouldnt charge my frame at all. its just gonna be a ground for some 12v lights.

 

[fowler]

u are wrong

grounding to the frame is a common practice
cars and trucks do it
motor bikes use the frame and engine to ground the starter

also your house is grounded to the... well ground

lastly i dont think electricty alone can ignite petrol but an electrial spark can of course