A dpdt toggle switch has 6 terminals. Generally used in 12volt installs for on off switches.
12 Volt Switch Wiring Diagram Toggle Switch Switch
Boat toggle switch wiring diagram. The wiring diagram to the right will show how to wire and power this 12v 20amp on off on 3 way carling contura rocker switch. This way even if your battery switch is off if your boat starts filling with water the pump will still kick on. Below is the schematic diagram of the wiring for connecting a dpdt toggle switch. The boats bilge pump float switch. How to wire a toggle switch on off switch basic. When wiring this switch you can choose if youd like to illuminate it because of the independent lamp attached to terminals 8 and 7.
Screw the mounting ring back on to the. Or these terminals can be ignored for non backlit switch banks. Applies to spot switches non led switches basic 2 wire switches 2 prong. We will now go over the wiring diagram of a dpdt toggle switch. Push the toggle switch up through the hole you drilled in the dash. The easiest solution to the need for more switches to handle your special lighting needs is a toggle switch for each installed on your boats dash.
Its pretty standard in boat wiring to bypass the main battery switch for one thing. These terminals receive the power necessary to drive the loads on terminals 1 and 5 and 2 and 6. Full parts list below amazon electric section. Terminals 3 and 4 represent the toggle switch. Id rather have a dead battery than a swamped boat. Items you will need.