Water proof switch
Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 19, 2003 at 13:47
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Ray
Hi,
Anyone know of reasonably priced 12 water proof/resistant switches? I have a 12 volt pump hooked up to my
water tank (in a patrol) and find that standard switches can short out after washing the car. I know, I know, don't wash the car!
Thanks
Reply By: Member - Stephen (Broken Hill) - Tuesday, Aug 19, 2003 at 14:44
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2003 at 14:44
My underbonnet compressor switch became possessed with evil spirits after a couple of years (compressor starting by itself after 4by had been parked for a few hours). This was happenning a couple of times/week. It didn't completely flatten any of my batteries - but that was good luck rather than good management. I ended up pulling the switch out altogether.
I went to AutoPro (or something similar) and found a bog standard 12V 20A switch (for about 12 bucks) and found a rubber switch "boot" that fits over the toggle portion of the switch for about $4.50. The rubber boot has an integral metal thread that screws down over the switch mounting thread.
I couldn't say if the switch is waterproof now, but it should be able to take the occasional squirt from a hose whilst cleaning the engine bay.
I'll see if I can find the packet the switch came in so I can tell you the brand.
Cheers
Stephen J.Don't die wondering !!
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Follow Up By: 4by - Tuesday, Aug 19, 2003 at 18:51
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2003 at 18:51
niiice timing.. haha
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