Wire Color Functions On Exterior LED Utility Light
Updated 06/15/2026 | Published 06/12/2026
Question:
The instructions in the box for this 12V light show red + and black - wires. The light actually has brown and blue wires. What is their polarity? I believe LEDs can be damaged if wired backwards and didn’t want to chance just guessing
asked by: Robert P
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Expert Reply:
Hi Robert; on the Exterior LED Utility Light # M336FR brown is the power and the blue is the ground. It wouldn't hurt it if you reversed them, but I would double check as well rather than risk damaging it.
Where are you installing the light?
expert reply by:
Robin H
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Exterior LED Utility Light Wires
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Exterior LED Utility Light - Flush Mount - Powder Coated Aluminum - Clear Lens - 12V DC - Black
- RV Exterior Lights
- Utility Light
- Hardwired
- Flush Mount
- LED Light
- 12V
- Black
- M-3 and Associates
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