REFLECTOR: Switches

[Chuck Jensen]

Scott,

Napa switches are rated for 12vdc for autos.  The best way to explain the
difference 12vdc switches for aircraft is to start with the formula "$ x 4 =
aviation".  I'm sure everyone is familiar with this formula.

Chuck

-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org]On
Behalf Of Scott Derrick
Sent: Friday, August 27, 2004 8:53 AM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Switches


Kurt,

I know we deride those that get parts from "Napa Airparts" and  "Air Zone" 
but they do have a large selection of DC rated rockers, a lot of them 
lighted.  Have you checked your local auto, oops I mean air part stores?

Scott

At 07:24 AM 8/27/2004, you wrote:
>Wayne,
>
>
>  Well, sorry about your lightening strike luck.  Could be worse though 
> (knock on wood). New Mexico leads the country in people killed by 
> lightening last I heard.
>
>I knew most of the information you provided, but I appreciate the 
>refresher. I like to try and avoid relays if at all possible. Perhaps this 
>is due to the number of Triumphs I have owned and restored. I consider 
>relays another failure point that I avoid whenever possible.
>No, I had not planned on using Lucas (Prince of Darkness) Relays :)
>
>You are also correct on the difficulty on finding switches. I looked 
>through all the info that Brian gave me, and found only a couple rockers 
>that would work (no pushbuttons), the rest can't handle the load.
>
>Gulf Coast lists some lighted, labeled rockers for about 40 bucks a piece 
>(ouch). The ratings are not in the catalog, so I'll have to call. Do you 
>carry that kind of switch?
>
>I had also planned on using ribbon cable up the door beams IF I can find 
>some that will handle the current.  I have located some Very nice relays 
>that are used for 14V DC applications that have a good reliability factor. 
>I may just bite my lip and set the assembly up with ribon cable and relays 
>to cut down on the search time.
>
>I had planned on putting the HID landing light switch, Nav & Strobe 
>switches in the overhead panel. I thought there was one more, but my notes 
>are in the hangar.
>The rest of the panel is wired with good DC switches I ordered at a local 
>shop.
>
>Thanks again for your input.
>
>Kurt Winker
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