master switch, how big??

[FiremanMatt3]

I want to hook up a master switch in my vehicle. My question is how big the switch needs to be rated for, and what online stores carries it?


I have:


-90wat strobe kit


-6 led body mounts, 3 watts each believe (each light has 3 leds gen 2 leds in it)


-1 talon mini phantom windshield led


-2 led grill mounts, 6 watts each (6 leds on each light)


-1 whelen headlight flasher


will a 40 amp switch handle this load? what other specifications on the switch do i need to be aware of?


FWIW i want an illuminated rocker switch. who sells those online in this size?


thanks

 

[Jarred J.]

might be better to wire everything up to a relay. then use a second power source on the "master switch" for it to kick the rest of the power on for your equipment.


If you didnt want a switch inside the vehicle a closeable circuit breaker under the hood would act as a "master switch"

 

[Cam]

A 40 amp switch will be fine but as Jarred said a relay would be much better. You could not only use any switch you want but I would think it would cut down on your wire size as well.

 

[toubis]

You can also get a 2 or 3 switch panel rated at 20a each switch


http://www.star1889.com/products/univer ... -Panel.asp


IMO relay would be a better solution

 

[FiremanMatt3]

can anyone link me to a previous thread that explains how to set up a relay? that is new to me

 

[shues]

The page at http://www.the12volt.com/relays/relays.asp is very well done.

 

[firefighter_2000]

 

[kitn1mcc]

solenoid


http://order.waytekwire.com/productdeta ... TY%20SPST/


switch


http://order.waytekwire.com/productdeta ... %20SWITCH/