Re: (ET) elec-trak dash switches

["Christopher Zach" <czach computer org>]

120 volt switches would be bad; you want something with a DC rating at the
least.

Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: "Barry Woods" <barry woods wright edu>
To: <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2002 11:55 AM
Subject: (ET) elec-trak dash switches


> Can anyone tell me what electrical ratings the dashboard switches have on
> the E15?  I am replacing the original switches due to corrosion and I
> cannot find any electrical rating markings on the switches.  I cannot
> locate 36v switches and am wondering would it be better to use 12volt
> automotive toggle switches, I have found some rated at 6amps.  Or would 
> it
> be better to use 120 volt toggles, and have seen some rated as high as
> 20A.  I am afraid the 12v switches might be more prone to arcing, am I
correct?
>
> Thanks,
> Barry
>
> Barry B. Woods
> Dayton, OH
>
>
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