Hey everyone!
I’m starting my build and I’ve been on the hunt for 12v residential style/sized switches to work with cut in boxes and/or regular style junction boxes. I’ve had very minimal luck on my search. Does anyone have a link or a source where I could purchase these?
If not what are you using or suggest for 12v switches?
Though not exactly what I bought. This is what shows when I click the link in my order history. I would check that brand and see if they have others.
It is just an on/off switch though. I don’t think voltage matters as long as it is rated for the correct amount of amps. You will not use a ground or all connections available on the switch but you still have two wires. I think it would work just fine if you used residential style switches that were intended for 110/120.
If you are simply switching 12V there is no need for a special switch, use a normal household switch. A switch simply breaks or connects a circuit, if we are talking regular (<300 V AC or <50V DC ) then any household wall switch will work just fine.
It is the current you need to pay attention too. If you are talking about a switch for a winch (maybe 400 amps) or auto starter, then no, but if you keep it to normal loads (<20 amps) just use a cheap 97 cent home depot or lowes switch.
Well I was mainly looking for dimming application, and in theory yes a regular switch should work for lights ect but a 120v switch is rated for for that amount of electrical pressure, Im slightly worried about the resistance the material poses for 12v when in reality it’d probably be fine. Just me being particular and extra