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Old 01-16-2015, 04:51 AM
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I'd like to replace my standard sliding HL switch in my PzIV build with a rocker switch. I was hoping to get small ones to save space. I found these on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/10pcs-black-mi...+rocker+switch. Do you think they'll work? Is amperage rating high enough? If not, what should it be?

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Old 01-16-2015, 05:17 AM
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It says they're 6 amps, so as long as you don't use a battery greater than 6000 mAhs you should be fine.

I doubt the existing switces on HL are rated too high.
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6A is a bit small, but should be ok. I'm trying to remember how AC->DC switches go, I think it is something like 25% of the rated AC voltage for DC use (I am probably wrong here) and you are ok. Since you are running way below 62V, it should be fine.
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Thanks, guys. I was thinking along the same lines.

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