Help wiring up this rocker switch

big_al_in_k-zoo · Feb 19, 2012

Wanting to install this switch in my rims tool box to turn main power on.

It has a prong labeled #1, #2 , and has #3 but no prong under it. How to wire this up?

Toolbox is powering 1 march pump, 1 1250 watt element, and an auber PID.

To turn "Main Power" on/off, wire the switch between power in and my 3 terminal strips?

Thanks

P-J · Feb 19, 2012

What voltage are you using - 120V or 240V?

big_al_in_k-zoo · Feb 19, 2012

120 volt.

P-J · Feb 19, 2012

big_al_in_k-zoo said:
120 volt.

Ok... Wire the input power to pin #2 and then the power to your rig from pin #1. The neutral wire (white wire) does not get switched.

Hope this helps you.

big_al_in_k-zoo · Feb 19, 2012

Thanks P-J . Just curious, why are there 4 prons? What are the other two for?

P-J · Feb 19, 2012

big_al_in_k-zoo said:
Thanks P-J . Just curious, why are there 4 prons? What are the other two for?

The switch is set up to handle 240V. With that - the switch allows you to shut off both sides of the power. (That is 120V on one side 120V on the other side which now equals 240V)

Glad I could help you.

hampdenbrewing · Feb 20, 2012

This type of switch is a DPST (double pole, single throw). Hope this helps.

big_al_in_k-zoo · Feb 20, 2012

Thanks for the help, guys.

big_al_in_k-zoo · Feb 21, 2012

Got it installed, and working. Thanks for the help. :rockin:

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