PICO 5588PT Waterproof On-Off SPST Toggle Switch 1/2 Hole 2 6-16ga Leads 12V 25 Amp
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It's nothing more than a simple on/off button. If it helps, I used the red wire to connect to the positive. Just remember that toggling any side of the circuit will break it, so mark that side as off.
Yes, they're made of tinned copper.
Because the switch's main body is hidden beneath the surface, the toggle is only about an inch long.
When the toggle is turned off on mine, it points to the red wire. However, I don't believe it matters; you can wire it in any direction, regardless of polarity.
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publicized At the end of the day, this is just a standard SPST waterproof switch. This is how I turned off the ABS on my V-Sport. It's really good at interrupting continuity when switched and it's really good at being waterproof (thank you for leaving that out, Suzuki). It appears to be well-made, and the toggle switch is metal beneath a rubber sleeve (which can be easily removed if not in use). If you need a waterproof SPST switch, this is the one to get.
This was purchased so that I could add local on/off control to an exterior light that I installed on my enclosed cargo trailer. The switch appears to be well-made, with a thick rubber coating and additional support where the wire leads exit the switch body from the back. The wire leads are 16 gauge and measure approximately 6 inches in length. They are, however, aluminum rather than copper wires. For the switch to work, there should be about 2 inches of space behind the panel. The extra rubber support at the back of the switch ensures that the wiring is straight and resistant to bending. To get the switch to the back of my trailer, I had to cut a hole in the rear bulkhead compartment. br>I wish the switch's threaded neck was a little longer. There were only a few threads left to screw on the rubber cap after it had gone through the upper trailer spar, sheet metal, and exterior aluminum trim. br>On how long this switch lasts, only time will tell.
The container is tightly shut. It is well-made. The container is tightly shut. The toggle cover is threaded onto the switch's neck after the mounting nut, and it has a skirt that appears to surround the mounting nut and butt against the front (toggle-related). The arm side) of the surface where the switch is installed. The switch's body appears to be encased in a rubber cover that seals against the back side of the surface it's mounted on. In short, the switch appears to be watertight once installed. Screw contacts are used on the switch's "bottom" contacts. type and are receptive to their surroundings. Although the switch is not waterproof, it appears to be well-designed. There are toggle switches with an O-shaped hole in them. ring at the base of the toggle where the "ball" is to keep water out; This switch, as far as I can tell, does not have an O-ring. ring.
They are not the cheapest products available for boat wiring, but they are the most durable, easy to install, and waterproof. In my opinion, this is a genuine marine switch. These PICO switches are heavy duty and you can't go wrong wiring them. I've had switch panels with LED lights and other gadgets that look really cool, but they're not durable, don't hold up well to heavy water exposure, and depending on the product, can be a pain to wire. After a few months of use, I couldn't be happier with the three I used for a small Lund aluminum boat as a bilge pump, nav light, and anchor light.
Toggle switch with a rating I'm delighted to have discovered a DC-based company. instead of the usual generic dreck, a rated toggle switch with an actual brand on it I was a little skeptical of the 25 amp rating because that's a lot of power for interrupting a DC circuit, but it's enough for me to switch a few amps. It's also weatherproof, which is a nice feature. It appears to be a high-quality piece of work.
It appears to be well sealed, but I am unable to verify this. br>br>All I needed was a "rubberized" switch to make a fuel pump relay bypass for maintenance purposes. br>br>I ended up purchasing a basic toggle switch in the same size and connecting it to this switch via its on/off plate. br>br>It feels solid, and the wires are exactly as described. The wire strain relief appears to be done well. If I ever needed a switch like this again, I would buy it again.
On my motorcycle, I installed it. Toggles are ideal for this application because they only require a 1/2 inch hole and are installed from the bottom up, with the holding nut on the top side, making it much easier than tightening the nut in the limited bottom space.
In a harsh salt water environment, it lasted less than a month.
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