Question 1

I have a trolling motor with a 40 amp max. Could I split this over the 3 switches to use as an on/off switch?

Accepted Answer

I'm going to use one of the switches to turn a trolling motor on and off. However, the switch will not be carrying the load from the motor. The switch will be used to activate/deactivate a relay. The relay is what will carry the high amperage. You cannot in any way, shape, or form wire anything requiring more than a few amps directly to these switches.

Question 2

If the ground wire attaches to the chassis, where do I connect the ground coming from the light bar?

Accepted Answer

The chassis in automotive electrical systems is used in place of wire. In this case black, because its neg. The neg terminal of the battery is connected to the frame or chassis. Then the black wire from what ever you are hooking up in this case a light bar, is connected to the frame or chassis. The frame conducts the elect. between the black wire from the light bar to the neg term. on the battery completing the circuit. You could also just run the black wire from the light bar to the neg term on the battery. Same thing and just put the switch in either the pos wire or the neg wire. Cut the wire and hook up each end to the term on the switch. When the switch is off its like cutting the wire and the light goes off. When you turn it on its like twisting the wires back together completing the circuit and the light goes on

Question 3

What terminal is used for an accessory wire? Positive circuit, so it’ll only work with the key turned on?

Accepted Answer

You need to identify the circuit within your wiring harness in your car which is energized when the key is on the switches are all pre-wired and they are all gained together To work off of one power sauce and the loads are the other wires

Question 4

I have a manual bilge pump that i want to wire to this. i don't want to use a float switch. this will be the only switch. how do i wire it?

Accepted Answer

Hook up power to switch then run hot wire from pump to switch that all

ASIN	B07TJQ7738
Actuator Type	Toggle
Best Sellers Rank	#1,453 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #4 in Automotive Replacement Toggle Switches
Brand Name	Nilight
Circuit Type	3-way
Color	Blue
Compatible Devices	cars, motorcycles, buses, boats, marine trailers, jeeps, yachts, ships, caravans, trucks
Compatible with Vehicle Type	cars, motorcycles, buses, boats, marine trailers, jeep
Connectivity Protocol	X-10
Connector Type	Quick Connect
Contact Material	Silver
Contact Type	Normally Closed
Control Method	Touch
Control Type	ON-OFF
Current Rating	20 A
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (7,275)
EU Spare Part Availability Duration	2 years
Global Trade Identification Number	00812227031978
Included Components	3 gang Rocker Switch Panel
International Protection Rating	IP65
Item Dimensions	4 x 4 x 2 inches
Item Type Name	Nilight 3 gang Rocker Switch Aluminum Panel Toggle Switches Dash 5 Pin ON/Off Pre-Wired Rocker Switch Holder for Automotive Car Marine Boat,2 Years Warranty
Item Weight	0.27 g
Lower Temperature Rating	1 °C
Manufacturer	Nilight
Material Type	Metal
Model	90017C
Mounting Type	Panel Mount
Number of Items	1
Number of Positions	1
Operating Voltage	12 volts_of_direct_current
Operation Mode	ON-OFF
Part Number	90017C
Specification Met	CE
Switch Type	Rocker
Terminal	Spst
UPC	812227031978
Unit Count	1 Count
Upper Temperature Rating	1 °C
Warranty Description	2 Years Warranty
Wattage	240 watts

Nilight 90017C 3 Gang Aluminum Panel Toggle Dash 5 Pin On/Off Pre-Wired Rocker Switch Holder for Automotive Car Marine Boat, 2 Years Warranty,Blue

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