07-01-2010, 10:48 PM
Not armageddon, but it could get serious for ONE person. I routinely use DPDT ac switches with my troll motor because they are cheap and the dc equivalent is NOT available. My ancient minn kotas used ac switches for the same reason. You just have to watch that the current rating is not exceeded by much. Dc tends to cause an arc each time the switch is thrown, especially at higher voltages, and this causes erosion of the contact surfaces. Usually not much of an issue at 12v and when working close to the ratings. But very high currents like 60A on a 15A rating is really pushing things.
Pon
[quote idahoron]I have a light switch hooked up now and I like the ability to be able to shut it off right NOW when the fish hooks up. I am worried about the light switch at 15 amps and the motor at 60 amps. I ordered a switch like yours about 2 hours ago. I will get it after the 7th. After PON said it could go armageddon it got me a little worried. Ron[/quote]
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Pon
[quote idahoron]I have a light switch hooked up now and I like the ability to be able to shut it off right NOW when the fish hooks up. I am worried about the light switch at 15 amps and the motor at 60 amps. I ordered a switch like yours about 2 hours ago. I will get it after the 7th. After PON said it could go armageddon it got me a little worried. Ron[/quote]
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