12v electrical help needed
Need to understand what type of 12v switches are needed for this application. Want to install one 12 light centered in pass-thru storage compartment on two separate switches (one at each storage comp...
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You can use a commercial A/C 3-way switch, just like used on buildings and homes
BUT BUT BUT BUT
You MUST change the lighting in the bay to LED preferably with a total burden of 20 watts or less. Even though the switches will not be "T" rated for Direct Current use, the extremely low WATTAGE should keep both switches alive and well for many, many years.
Read the instructions that come with the switch so you understand what a "Traveler" wire means. Use hot for positive and neutral for negative.
Works like a charm. I use plastic receptacle boxes for total electrical isolation and insulation.
BUT BUT BUT BUT
You MUST change the lighting in the bay to LED preferably with a total burden of 20 watts or less. Even though the switches will not be "T" rated for Direct Current use, the extremely low WATTAGE should keep both switches alive and well for many, many years.
Read the instructions that come with the switch so you understand what a "Traveler" wire means. Use hot for positive and neutral for negative.
Works like a charm. I use plastic receptacle boxes for total electrical isolation and insulation.
