Can household 3way switches be used for 12v lighting? I would like to wire 12 volt ceiling/dome lights in cargo area of a van with switches in two locations. Any help or link to a 12v wiring diagram is appreciated.
2006-10-05 12:04:34 · 8 answers · asked by Chris C7 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Don't let others discourage you from using household switches. Most are rated for either 120 or 240 volts. Less votage is no problem whatsoever. As other have pointed out, make sure you fuse the circuit(s) to the switches and switch the hot (positive) wire.
by a retired engineer
2006-10-05 14:24:59 · answer #1 · answered by notadeadbeat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they'll work with no problem. The trouble would be with using a 12 v automotive switch for 120 v household current.
2006-10-05 14:49:37 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. A switch is a switch. I once used a household light switch for the ignition in my old car. Just make sure it's wired right :)
2006-10-05 12:06:54 · answer #3 · answered by LSF 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, be sure that you wire the switchs with the ground wires instead of the hot wires, it really won't matter but it will make you feel better about getting shocked.
2006-10-05 12:14:00 · answer #4 · answered by Josh S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-10-05 12:11:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. All it does is open and close a circuit.
2006-10-05 12:15:32 · answer #6 · answered by Mike Hunt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, they can because the rated voltage is less! give me your email address or email me and I will send the diagram!!! termite@ananzi.co.za
2006-10-05 12:07:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that sounds like a bad idea.
2006-10-05 12:06:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no because you can not use 120v ac with 12vdc
2006-10-05 12:19:12 · answer #9 · answered by wendygonzales31 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋