Re: Illuminated rocker switch...electrical question

From: bob (bnich@bellatlantic.net)
Date: Sun Sep 23 2001 - 10:56:04 EDT


Kevin,
The draw on neons is very low.......you don't need a relay.
Bob

"Kevin (MAGNUM S/T) Hoegen" wrote:

> For those of you who are electrically inclined:
>
> I am in the final stages of completing my NEON light circuit. I am using a
> 12v30amp relay along with an "illuminated" rocker switch. The rocker switch
> has 3 prongs..GROUND / LOAD / POWER. Ground is obvious...and I 'think' LOAD
> should be connected to the relay's #86 prong...but what about the POWER
> prong.
> I assume the power prong is for the illumination...where do I connect this
> to. Are there any 'hot' wires in the overhead console area I can use?(that's
> where the switch will be)
>
> ...if you have read this far and understand what I'm doin, here's what I
> think is the correct setup...if you see something that aint right...feel
> free to yell : -):
>
> :From the 12v30amp relay:
>
> #30 - connected to 12v battery via an inline fuse
> #87 - leads to my neon lights - in this case a 4-way fused dist. block
> soldered at one end
> #85 - ground
> #86 - to the "load" prong on my illuminated rocker switch
>
> In a nutshell, turning the switch on should activate any and all lights
> connected to the fused distribution block.
>
> Feel free to email me off list as this may not be relevant to most on the
> list.
>
> Thanks
>
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