another wiring question

[evknot0127]

i have a switch panel which controls all of my boats electrical...question is the one switch on the panel controls my deck lights/ courtesy lights but i just purchased led rop lights to go under and around the front of my gunnel on both sides...how do i tie the led rope lights into the initial switch for the deck lights so that when i hit the switch for the deck lights all three of them come on ( 3 as in both courtesy lights, led strips on both sides of console and the rop elight running underneath the gunnel)??

[eggsuckindog]

get a twin connector or a bigger one that will hold all the wire

[junior11]

Depending on the panel you have, I would just ad a jumper to the tab that is currently on the hot end of the switch panel. Another option would be to tap into the hot wire going to the lights, it may even be easier, but make sure it is done in a dry place and it is sealed very well.