theconrodkid
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posted on 3/8/14 at 08:27 PM |
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switch ratings
Scumbag college....Your starter for 10,i have a switch rated at 3 amp at 240V A/C and 5 amp at 125V A/C,how many amps would it handle at 12V D/C ?
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Sam_68
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posted on 3/8/14 at 08:37 PM |
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It should be fine up to the higher rating (5 amp):
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iank
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posted on 3/8/14 at 08:38 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by theconrodkid
Scumbag college....Your starter for 10,i have a switch rated at 3 amp at 240V A/C and 5 amp at 125V A/C,how many amps would it handle at 12V D/C ?
You can't really tell without the datasheet, but probably bugger all if you need it to be reliable as the contacts arc with DC which is why the
ratings are always much lower than AC.
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dave r
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posted on 3/8/14 at 08:51 PM |
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depends more on if the load is inductive and how big the contact gap gets when you switch it off.... try it and see!
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theconrodkid
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posted on 4/8/14 at 07:10 AM |
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i knew it wouldnt be easy....plan B it is then,cheers chaps
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