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Nick
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3/01/2002
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Hello,
This might be off topic but I know you have the answer.
I want to use some switches that are rated 6A at 125VAC, in my car to run some neons.
Do I need to wire the switches in a certain way, use a resistor, or can I just hook up the neons to the switches w/out a problem?
Thanx,
Nick
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Nick
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3/01/2002
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Anyone?
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Bill55AZ
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3/02/2002
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How many amps do the neons take? If under 6 amps, the switch is fine. If more, you should use the switch to operate a relay that can handle higher amps. If the switch is double pole, 2 sets of contacts, you can use both sets in parallel and the rating is then 12 amps.
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Bill55AZ
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3/02/2002
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Be more specific about the neons, are these light kits you got at the store, or just bare neon bulbs? 12VDC won't turn on just a bare bulb, it takes electronics to boost the voltage to about 70 volts before it will turn on.
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Nick
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3/02/2002
15:15:59
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The neons are kits with transformers and all the parts needed to get the kit going (bought from e-bay). But I want to use different switches because the ones that come with the kit are hideous.
The switches are SPST (single pole, single throw)
The neons are rated at 6A@12VDC (is that normal rating?)
Hope that helps...
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