How To: Toggle Switch
How do I run a basic 12V toggle switch to something in my car? I'm looking to run a couple of things off of a basic 12V source and want to be able to the sources off so that they do not drain my battery. Can you help me in going about doing this? I have no idea how 12V toggle switches work?
Sandra O.
Answer:
Thanks for sending in such a good question Sandra. Toggle switches are a huge deal in cars and can really help when it comes to having aux hook ups in a vehicle like extra lights, amplifiers, chargers, whatever it is that needs power from your battery.
This is going to be pretty hard to describe in words.. just because I'm not the best at english but I will do my best. I have decided to get on my paint program on my computer and make a rough picture of what you need to know to hook up a toggle switch.
Your going to want to start with running a wire from the positive terminal of the battery or else tap into some other positive source on the car. But remember that if you tap into something, that it already has enough juice and your not sucking it down and hurting the equipment if it doesnt have enough juice.
Run that wire from the positive to one of the hookups on the switch. Ill relate to the image I drew up right now.. it seems a good time to. Toggle Switch With Light Basic Toggle Switch : No Light The diagrams I drew up are not the best, but they do justice. And remember a lot of toggle switches out there have lights on them and it's actually a pretty cool feature. I always buy mine to light up.. because who doesn't like cool lights in your vehicle right.
When connecting the wire to the switch itself, your most likely going to want to get the right connectors. Different switches call for different connectors so just ask a store employee if you don't understand.
Also when figuring out the ground wire, remember to sand down to good clean metal. Too many people forget to sand the paint off the metal of the interior of the car. You will most likely be pretty proud of yourself after this installation. It's a great way to learn some cool things about electronics and make yourself feel a bit smart about a do it yourself matter.
We love to answer our visitor's questions. It helps to take a toll off of our writers and yet bring unique content to our sites. Thanks again and email me any questions you may have, or else just post on the blog platform below. All of us webmasters are involved in that as well.
How do I run a basic 12V toggle switch to something in my car? I'm looking to run a couple of things off of a basic 12V source and want to be able to the sources off so that they do not drain my battery. Can you help me in going about doing this? I have no idea how 12V toggle switches work?
Sandra O.
Answer:
Thanks for sending in such a good question Sandra. Toggle switches are a huge deal in cars and can really help when it comes to having aux hook ups in a vehicle like extra lights, amplifiers, chargers, whatever it is that needs power from your battery.
This is going to be pretty hard to describe in words.. just because I'm not the best at english but I will do my best. I have decided to get on my paint program on my computer and make a rough picture of what you need to know to hook up a toggle switch.
Your going to want to start with running a wire from the positive terminal of the battery or else tap into some other positive source on the car. But remember that if you tap into something, that it already has enough juice and your not sucking it down and hurting the equipment if it doesnt have enough juice.
Run that wire from the positive to one of the hookups on the switch. Ill relate to the image I drew up right now.. it seems a good time to. Toggle Switch With Light Basic Toggle Switch : No Light The diagrams I drew up are not the best, but they do justice. And remember a lot of toggle switches out there have lights on them and it's actually a pretty cool feature. I always buy mine to light up.. because who doesn't like cool lights in your vehicle right.
When connecting the wire to the switch itself, your most likely going to want to get the right connectors. Different switches call for different connectors so just ask a store employee if you don't understand.
Also when figuring out the ground wire, remember to sand down to good clean metal. Too many people forget to sand the paint off the metal of the interior of the car. You will most likely be pretty proud of yourself after this installation. It's a great way to learn some cool things about electronics and make yourself feel a bit smart about a do it yourself matter.
We love to answer our visitor's questions. It helps to take a toll off of our writers and yet bring unique content to our sites. Thanks again and email me any questions you may have, or else just post on the blog platform below. All of us webmasters are involved in that as well.
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