After posting this I checked out google and found instructions on how to
convert a strand of 35 lights to 12 volt. Plus I can run some wiring
through the firewall and have a switch inside. I don't feel like droping
the coin on a converter when that's the only time I'll use it.

If anybody really cares, heres the link.

http://groups.google.com/groups?q=12...r=&ie=UTF-8&oe
=UTF-8&selm=bc.786570294%40gate.net&rnum=2

thanks, matt


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> "Matt" <emailmatt9@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> > Can your regular generic christmas lights be wired into automotive
wiring?
> > Just a strand of about 30 lights. I'm putting a wreathe on my grille,
and
> > wouldn't mind throwing a few lights on it.
> >
> > Sure, it sounds stupid, but...what the hell, it's christmas.
>
> What about getting an inverter to plug into the cigarette lighter? Useful
far
> beyond Christmas, without having to hardwire anything... =)
>
> Tirya
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> A dirty Jeep is a happy Jeep.
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After posting this I checked out google and found instructions on how to
convert a strand of 35 lights to 12 volt. Plus I can run some wiring
through the firewall and have a switch inside. I don't feel like droping
the coin on a converter when that's the only time I'll use it.

If anybody really cares, heres the link.

http://groups.google.com/groups?q=12...r=&ie=UTF-8&oe
=UTF-8&selm=bc.786570294%40gate.net&rnum=2

thanks, matt


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> "Matt" <emailmatt9@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> > Can your regular generic christmas lights be wired into automotive
wiring?
> > Just a strand of about 30 lights. I'm putting a wreathe on my grille,
and
> > wouldn't mind throwing a few lights on it.
> >
> > Sure, it sounds stupid, but...what the hell, it's christmas.
>
> What about getting an inverter to plug into the cigarette lighter? Useful
far
> beyond Christmas, without having to hardwire anything... =)
>
> Tirya
> --
> TDC Inca Jeeper
> A dirty Jeep is a happy Jeep.
>
>


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After posting this I checked out google and found instructions on how to
convert a strand of 35 lights to 12 volt. Plus I can run some wiring
through the firewall and have a switch inside. I don't feel like droping
the coin on a converter when that's the only time I'll use it.

If anybody really cares, heres the link.

http://groups.google.com/groups?q=12...r=&ie=UTF-8&oe
=UTF-8&selm=bc.786570294%40gate.net&rnum=2

thanks, matt


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> "Matt" <emailmatt9@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:a5cd34aaef1cabc378ae57f05116d8fb@news.teranew s.com...
> > Can your regular generic christmas lights be wired into automotive
wiring?
> > Just a strand of about 30 lights. I'm putting a wreathe on my grille,
and
> > wouldn't mind throwing a few lights on it.
> >
> > Sure, it sounds stupid, but...what the hell, it's christmas.
>
> What about getting an inverter to plug into the cigarette lighter? Useful
far
> beyond Christmas, without having to hardwire anything... =)
>
> Tirya
> --
> TDC Inca Jeeper
> A dirty Jeep is a happy Jeep.
>
>


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That sounds about right. I still wouldn't be surprised to get hassled by
them about it though.

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91 kawasaki 650sx
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> Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:
>
> > You might have legal issues with colored lights up front though....
>
> A few years back I actually asked this question to the Oklahoma
> Highway Patrol and to the local City Police. They told me as long
> as the lights could not be confused for emergency lights or were
> "unnecessarily bright" it would be fine.
>
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That sounds about right. I still wouldn't be surprised to get hassled by
them about it though.

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'03 TJ Sport
91 kawasaki 650sx
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> Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:
>
> > You might have legal issues with colored lights up front though....
>
> A few years back I actually asked this question to the Oklahoma
> Highway Patrol and to the local City Police. They told me as long
> as the lights could not be confused for emergency lights or were
> "unnecessarily bright" it would be fine.
>
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That sounds about right. I still wouldn't be surprised to get hassled by
them about it though.

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Matt
'03 TJ Sport
91 kawasaki 650sx
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> Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:
>
> > You might have legal issues with colored lights up front though....
>
> A few years back I actually asked this question to the Oklahoma
> Highway Patrol and to the local City Police. They told me as long
> as the lights could not be confused for emergency lights or were
> "unnecessarily bright" it would be fine.
>
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Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:

> You might have legal issues with colored lights up front though....

A few years back I actually asked this question to the Oklahoma
Highway Patrol and to the local City Police. They told me as long
as the lights could not be confused for emergency lights or were
"unnecessarily bright" it would be fine.

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Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:

> You might have legal issues with colored lights up front though....

A few years back I actually asked this question to the Oklahoma
Highway Patrol and to the local City Police. They told me as long
as the lights could not be confused for emergency lights or were
"unnecessarily bright" it would be fine.

--
DougW

 

Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:

> You might have legal issues with colored lights up front though....

A few years back I actually asked this question to the Oklahoma
Highway Patrol and to the local City Police. They told me as long
as the lights could not be confused for emergency lights or were
"unnecessarily bright" it would be fine.

--
DougW

 

Matt did pass the time by typing:
> That sounds about right. I still wouldn't be surprised to get hassled by
> them about it though.

Best suggestion I can make is phone and ask. You might get a stock answer
but they might also tell you it's fine. Nothing to lose.

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DougW