12 volt switches

[wmonroe]

I am going to install some work lights on my tractor and am trying to find some nice quality toggle or rocker switches. Spent some time searching the web and looking on amazon but am just finding cheap switches. Where is everyone getting the switches you're using and are you happy with them?

 

[wmonroe]

Also was thinking about adding a painless wiring kit waterproof fuse block to power the work lights, cigarette lighter power outlet, and whatever else. Has anyone used this kit, or is there something better out there?

Link to what I'm looking at.

http://www.genosgarage.com/PAINLESS...RPROOF-20-AMP/productinfo/PPP-70207-PAINLESS/

 

[Bigfoot62]

Try here: Grainger

 

[kennyd]

This place has very nice switches: OTRATTW

 

[wmonroe]

Didn't think of grainger, I'll have to spend some time going through the site.

 

[wmonroe]

This place has very nice switches: OTRATTW

They have some cool switches. Even if I don't get any of them for my tractor I could use some for the wrangler.

 

[wmonroe]

This place has very nice switches: OTRATTW

Do you know what the switch dimensions are? I looked all through the site but can't find anything related to dimensions.

 

[kennyd]

Do you know what the switch dimensions are? I looked all through the site but can't find anything related to dimensions.

Search on the Carling site for them, you can even get very nice bezel for them. You can also search out the online marine sites like West Marine for nice switches.

 

[94BULLITT]

I got some switches from digikey. They are doing good so far.

 

[msb1766]

Same here got mine through http://www.digikey.com/
No problems.

 

[grsthegreat]

There are loads of Marine supply stores out there, and on ebay, that sell great, weatherresistant 12 volt switches. I got mine thru


rryachtservice rryachtserviceinc | eBay
they have been great, and fit right into standard rocker switch openings. Ive also looked at custom ones from

OTRATTW

 

[wmonroe]

Thanks for the links. I'm going to spend some time going through them. Just finished a couple hours of mowing after spending some time looking at the dash I think I'm going to try to find push button switches like the factory hazard light switch. With all the choices in the links you guys provided someone must make a switch like the factory Kubota. Now just got to look.

 

[Travelover]

I also like Zoro Tools and McMaster Carr.

 

[Buckgnarly]

The best waterproof switches out there are the mil spec toggles that can be found in all sorts of configurations. If they can survive military use (and I used many while in), they can survive anything! Search for Cutler Hammer, Eaton, Honeywell, etc on Ebay. That's all I use for switches that will experience dust, water, snow, etc. You can also add boots to further protect them.
Here's a quick search....
mil spec toggle | eBay

 

[wmonroe]

Is there a mil spec push button? I'm now really leaning towards trying to match the factory Kubota push button they use for the hazard lights.

Although those toggles look pretty good, I'm going to order a few for some other uses. Thanks.

 

[Travelover]

Is there a mil spec push button? I'm now really leaning towards trying to match the factory Kubota push button they use for the hazard lights.

Although those toggles look pretty good, I'm going to order a few for some other uses. Thanks.

mil spec momentary contact switch | eBay

 

[Danno1]

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Also check Mouser Electronics and Newark Electronics.

google.


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[Danno1]

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Might be something here. in the descriptions, IP 66 and NEMA-4 mean waterproof.


McMaster-Carr


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[UWAdventurer]

I got some of these from Ebay I used on my tractor. Small, cheap, easy installation, illuminated.

12PCS 12V LED Round Screen Lighted illuminated Rocker Switch,BRYG

 

[bandaidmd]

I have had good results with this dealer. Don't let the name distract you they are marine wireing supplier.

Genuinedealz