SPDT switch > 20A @ 32VDC?
I'm seeing SPDT toggles that are 20A at 125VAC Ebay 20A 125VACand some that are simultaneously rated to 21A at 14VDC DelCity 20A 125VAC But I want to switch a max of ~700W at ~30A, so maybe 23A? ...
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enblethen wrote:
Careful about using circuit breakers as switch as many are not rated to be used as a switch.
Langir specs says to use in conjunction with switch
Ouch.
Well, my other, spare DC breaker is Midnite Solar. And they're cheap and claim " breakers are rated to break the full rated load at the rated voltage repeatedly, with NO DAMAGE. Always use a properly sized breaker for disconnecting. "
Midnite Solar Breakers
So I'll get another one of those. I already have a one of their Baby Breaker boxes installed for the main solar system and it has two empty slots, but is a bit out of the way ...
We'll see once I get back to the trailer and get everything tested out.
Thanks everybody for all the great advice and suggestions ... as usual.
