Break Away Cable
I need a new cable for my Break Away Switch. The switch has ESCO printed on the top of it. I can't seem to find a match for that. I'm guessing it interchanges with one of the other brand names. Which ...
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CavemanCharlie wrote:Old-Biscuit wrote:
(P.S. when I say cable by that I mean I am looking to replace both the cable and the plastic key thing that it is permanently attached to.)
The Keys are usually not interchangeable ....just buy a new Break Away Switch with Coiled cable
Simple......
When I go to replace the old switch will the brakes be applied when I un-wire the old one ? Should I unhook the battery first ?
Generally, when working on the electrical system it is a good idea to disconnect (-) from battery. Not likely to get shocked, but burn is more likely.
Any time messing with break-away you should unplug the light cord to be sure you don't feed backwards to controller. May not harm, but a real low payout compared to risk on that roll of dice.
That said the break-away switch is a normally closed switch held open by the pin. As soon as a wire is disconnected the circuit is open, will not harm brakes.
