Is this switch OK?
I have an inline switch made to put on a 16g extension cord that is rated for 6 amps 120 v AC (720 watts). Is that OK on a 10 amp 12 v DC wire (120 watts)?
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Bobbo wrote:
I have an inline switch made to put on a 16g extension cord that is rated for 6 amps 120 v AC (720 watts). Is that OK on a 10 amp 12 v DC wire (120 watts)?
No. The switch will be able to interrupt 6A DC or less. Generally the DC interrupting rating is less than the ac. Some switches could be quite a bit less when used on DC.
Look for a switch that is rated for the DC current you want.
