How to Make Jumper Wire for Testing 12 Volt Trailer Lighting

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How can someone get a power supply for testing lights? Like the one you all have in the videos showing how the lights work.

asked by: Lloyd

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The easiest way to get a 12 volt power wire test wiring is to use a jumper wire from a 12 volt battery. One for the positive terminal and the other for the ground. We have 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 sold by the foot which would work well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 10

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