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dgdekoekkoek3's avatar
Mar 29, 2014

how to make a12 volt switch lit in off postion

on my main switch panel by the door i have a ceiling light switch that i would like to be lit in off position , so when you enter the trailer at night you can easly find the switch. thanks

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  • Connect the leads to the small switch light to both switch contacts. When the switch is off the large ceiling light will act as the ground and not come on because the small light uses only a small amount of current.
  • I assume this is a 12v DC light, right? I know you can buy regular household wall switches with internal lights. I installed one in my bedroom. And a regular wall switch (non-lit) will work on a 12v circuit, I've done that as well. But whether the internal light in the lit-model switch will come on with the 12v, I have no idea. You could buy one and try it.