Guest Spotlight Switch
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Maybe so...You'd have to meter it and see where the power is going..
An SPDT would have 2 "ons". One up, one down from the center off position. That panel only shows an on and off
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I have two Guest panels on my boat I don't use. I took the light off because it didn't move anymore (and a few other reasons) Let me take a picture of it and I will give it to you for free if you want it.
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Three spade connectors could be for +, ground, and the light.
If it is an LED SPST switch, ebay or amazon are great options. You can buy 10 of these for under $10 bucks. http://tinyurl.com/l7yf58m
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Use a real marine switch , not an auto zone .
Cole Hersey is first choice , waterproof with plated contacts.
Cole Hersey is first choice , waterproof with plated contacts.
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If the spotlight control is on a flybridge, I would agree with you. If it is at a helm station in the PH, a waterproof switch is a bit of overkill. How often does your Pilothouse helm station take on water? Probably as often as the cab of a truck.
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Check with a multimeter. I would assume red is hot, black is neutral, and not sure about the gray.
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First thing: Does your switch have a light or not?
If it does light on when you turn it on the grey should be the light power source as mentioned before. Usually the light power is a bridge coming from the + (red) spade but it can also be coming from the instrumentation light power source like for a gauge on your dashboard.
Just an assumption...
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If it does light on when you turn it on the grey should be the light power source as mentioned before. Usually the light power is a bridge coming from the + (red) spade but it can also be coming from the instrumentation light power source like for a gauge on your dashboard.
Just an assumption...
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I have the same controls on my boat. The led switch light up when it is flipped to the ON position. I just have never taken it out and looked at the back. So it wouldn't necessarily have a separate hot lead for the LED.
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Here you are:
Rocker Switch Wiring
red the power feed, the grey the wire to your load (your light), the black the ground.
Simple SPST switch.
(Forgve my stupid post above sometimes I am typing faster than I think
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Rocker Switch Wiring
red the power feed, the grey the wire to your load (your light), the black the ground.
Simple SPST switch.
(Forgve my stupid post above sometimes I am typing faster than I think
)L.
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My spotlight control-switch cost lots more when replacing the installed 12v on a 24v circuit.
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Got over to boat this morning and it has an illuminated toggle when it is turned on.
Why so many wires on the same spade?
Why so many wires on the same spade?
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The manufacturer minimizes the number of crimp connections in the harness.
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Grounds on panels are often daisy chained. Saves money from less wire, fewer connections, less space used and time. Not always good as a problem on the final run can affect everything connected instead of just one item if all are individually connected,
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