How to Wire DIY LED Spot Lights & Flicker Candles to Power Supply | Yard & Home Haunt Lighting
by Hauntcast
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What this video covers
This short tutorial from Hauntcast walks viewers through the process of wiring DIY LED spotlights and flicker candle lights to a common power supply for yard and home haunt use. The video demonstrates how to strip and connect solid core wire using lever nut terminal connectors, making the process accessible even for beginners. It is designed as a companion piece to separate build tutorials for the spotlights and flicker candles themselves.
Key takeaways
- ◆Covers how to run both LED spotlights and flicker candles off a single power supply
- ◆Uses Wago lever nut connectors for tool-free, secure wire connections
- ◆Calls for 20 gauge solid core wire as the wiring medium
- ◆Companion tutorials for building the spotlights and candles are linked separately
- ◆Beginner-friendly approach suitable for home and yard haunters
Who this is for
Home and yard haunters who have built or purchased DIY LED spotlights and flicker candles and need a straightforward guide to wiring them to a power supply.
Tools mentioned
- • wire strippers
Materials mentioned
- • 20 gauge solid core wire
- • Wago lever nuts / terminal connectors
- • LED spotlights
- • LED flicker candles
- • power supply
⚠ Safety notes
Ensure power supply is unplugged before making any wiring connections. Use correctly rated wire gauge for your load to avoid overheating.
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