[Healeys] FW: Sorry - No Thermostat Content

[Bob Spidell]

re: "My car is negative ground but this would work with either negative 
or positive systems."

Only if the strips are/remain electrically isolated (presume these are 
standard, negative ground devices; their website doesn't specify so I 
think it's a safe presumption).  A direct short would fry (at least) 
your brake light circuit; these should probably be fused given where 
they're located.

Bob


On 9/18/2018 6:32 PM, Corning, Dan (D.C.) wrote:
>
> John,
>
> I’m glad you asked!  Since my car is a driver and there are so many 
> people on the road paying very little attention to their surroundings, 
> I wanted much more noticeable stop and turn signal lamps.  After 
> considering all the options, I found a very simple and inexpensive 
> solution at Walmart of all places.
>
> I purchased this Alpena high output 24” LED strip. Walmart Alpena 
> 77702 Red 24-Inch Strip 
> <https://www.walmart.com/ip/Alpena-77702-Red-24-Inch-Max-LED-Strip/49963974> 
>  It’s for 12 volt automotive system and it is very bright!.  The strip 
> uses a 3M adhesive to stick on the bumper.  There are two wires coming 
> off one end of each strip.  I stuck the strips onto the bumper so the 
> wires come out in the center then ran the wires into the boot 
> alongside the license plate light wires. (no modifications) One wire 
> from each strip goes to ground and the other goes to the brake – turn 
> signal wire. My car is negative ground but this would work with either 
> negative or positive systems.  Apply the brakes and both strips light 
> up.  Select one of the turn signals and the appropriate side lights up 
> with the car’s turn signal light.  I feel much safer on the road with 
> this modification.
>
> (They have several colors but my local Walmart was out of red for the 
> photo)
>
> Best,
>
>
> Dan Corning
>
> Ford Motor Company
> Field Service Engineer
> (615) 579-1032
>
>

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