bilge switches

Discussion in 'Tech Discussion' started by Garry, September 17, 2009.

  1. Garry

    Garry Member

    those who cheep out and get the switches from dick smiths or wear ever it is where do u get them from, which 1s do u get also where do u mount them?
    Garry, September 17, 2009
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  2. glukasil

    glukasil Member

    i use one out of old start/stop switch.
    glukasil, September 17, 2009
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  3. FreeStylin_SJ

    FreeStylin_SJ Member

    FreeStylin_SJ, September 18, 2009
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  4. SOX

    SOX Active Member

    Just get any normal switch with built in wires not push on type and use one of those rubber boots and then poo the whole thing up all over with a bunch of silicone and leave it overnight then install it. If you do it right it will be good for a year.

    Rough as guts but cheap about $6 finished
    SOX, September 18, 2009
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  5. Garry

    Garry Member

    dash mount i take it?
    Garry, September 18, 2009
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  6. glukasil

    glukasil Member

    got that switch.....had to wire the brains straight to battery . nice waterproof design .....15 bucks well spent ;)
    glukasil, September 20, 2009
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  7. FreeStylin_SJ

    FreeStylin_SJ Member

    Did u run a fuse between the batt and switch?
    FreeStylin_SJ, September 20, 2009
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  8. glukasil

    glukasil Member

    no.....should i? how many amp? thanx
    glukasil, September 20, 2009
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  9. FreeStylin_SJ

    FreeStylin_SJ Member

    from memory it was a 5A 250v fuse... could be wrong though
    FreeStylin_SJ, September 22, 2009
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  10. L8N

    L8N Member

    1A is likely heaps..
    L8N, September 22, 2009
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  11. Flan

    Flan Well-Known Member

    a rule 550gph has a recomendation of a 4 amp fuse.
    Flan, September 22, 2009
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  12. FreeStylin_SJ

    FreeStylin_SJ Member

    FreeStylin_SJ, September 22, 2009
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