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frickstyle 09-16-2013 07:44 AM

Switches
 
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Does anyone know where to find these switches? Who makes them? They can be LED lighted tip or non-lighted, either one. Thanks.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]508070[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]508071[/ATTACH]

92nsx 09-17-2013 07:41 AM

Switches are made by Carling. There 12Volt Lighted Toggle Switch(s). Not sure if you will find green led ones, the ones I have bought for my Baja were red or clear. Grainger has them for $5 or so. Greatlakeskipper has them for $10, also search eBay.

frickstyle 09-17-2013 07:43 AM

Great, thanks so much!

pstorti 09-19-2013 06:53 AM

These are a little expensive but very good quality. Aircraft/marine grade integral circuit breaker. I have them in my boat, not lighted though.

http://cmsquick.com/prod_24_AP_UPGN.html

Airpax is the brand

starbright55 10-23-2013 05:18 PM


Originally Posted by pstorti (Post 3998499)
These are a little expensive but very good quality. Aircraft/marine grade integral circuit breaker. I have them in my boat, not lighted though.

http://cmsquick.com/prod_24_AP_UPGN.html

Airpax is the brand

Airpax and Carling both make "switch rated" circuit breakers. I use these on my 12v switch panel so that I don't need separate circuit breakers or a fuse box.

pstorti 10-23-2013 10:02 PM

I haven't used the Carling version are they as good as the Airpax? I think they are great also makes wiring easier and better IMO.

J-Bonz 10-23-2013 10:20 PM

I tried looking online everywhere for them but had no luck. I broke down and ordered from Philly.

starbright55 10-24-2013 11:59 AM


Originally Posted by pstorti (Post 4016226)
I haven't used the Carling version are they as good as the Airpax? I think they are great also makes wiring easier and better IMO.

I own a used Navy boat so they spec either the Carling or the Airpax. I think that they are both very good (same dimensions, I have them mixed in my panel). I agree, the wiring is much simpler and it saves space.

Carling info:
http://www.carlingtech.com/hm-cb-ms-series
"Ideally suited for COTS (commercial off the shelf) military applications, the MS-Series features a durable metal and sealed mounting bushing with MIL-PRF-39019F ingress protection when mounted in a panel." Basically, that says "heavy duty & waterproof".

Not too many place stock them and they don't some in every amperage rating (for a sonar that spec'd 3A, I put in a 2.5A). I bought from from these guys: http://www.bassproducts.com/ just because they made the orig 12v panel in my boat.

pstorti 10-25-2013 10:26 AM


Originally Posted by J-Bonz (Post 4016233)
I tried looking online everywhere for them but had no luck. I broke down and ordered from Philly.

everywhere except the link I posted where you can buy them

J-Bonz 10-26-2013 12:38 PM


Originally Posted by pstorti (Post 4016914)
everywhere except the link I posted where you can buy them

:)


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