Where to find Ballast Switches / Doing a DIY install

[RCHANDED]

Where to find ballast switches for a DIY ballast system install. I remember reading on here some months back someone suggesting something other then OEM but can't find the thread. Any help would be appreciated, Thks

[Flux]

RE: Where to find Ballast Switches / Doing a DIY install

Got some from redden marine, they have a good online site and stock several manufacturers. Google search marine rocker switches. You probably only need to use SPDT, Single Pole Double Throw. I also put some little 6 amp pushbutton breakers before the switches to guard against shorts.

[RCHANDED]

RE: Where to find Ballast Switches / Doing a DIY install

Thanks Flux, can you tell me which ones worked for you.......Double Throw because I'll only need fill and drain, is that correct?

[ag4ever]

RE: Where to find Ballast Switches / Doing a DIY install

Double throw because you only need on-off. If you have the reversable pumps, then you need 3 position (forward, off, reverse).

[RCHANDED]

RE: Where to find Ballast Switches / Doing a DIY install

Sounds good, I do have the jabsco reversible pumps

[Flux]

RE: Where to find Ballast Switches / Doing a DIY install

I used the cole hersee illuminated rockers with the dots on them. They are OK and actuate well, the lights are goofy and not really all that visible for the most part. I used mine for aerators.

http://www.reddenmarine.com/site/new...d=CHR5832706BP

Note that when you are ordering or looking you want on-off-on, not (on) off (on). If it's in paranthesis then it's a momentary switch.

[wakejunky]

RE: Where to find Ballast Switches / Doing a DIY install

I got mine from here.
https://www.surplusunlimited.com/Mer...ode=0400-90-50

Chris

[goodfoot00]

RE: Where to find Ballast Switches / Doing a DIY install

waytekwire.com is a good source for carling switches as well, much cheaper than my marina. If you want switch actuators that are screen printed "fill" "drain" then you will have to order those from a dealer.

[RCHANDED]

RE: Where to find Ballast Switches / Doing a DIY install

Thanks for everyones help