Round Rocker Switch

All Customer Questions

Question

Can a on/off LED switch be used on a RV air horn to switch between the air horn and the stock horn? I'd like to wire the switch so that when it's turned on the LED will light up.

Answer

Yep you can do that. You'll need to use a relay too.

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I really do like the idea of the black lighted rocker switch. I would like to replace an existing toggle switch I have with this for the LED's I'll be installing. I also would like to know if this would handle the load for driving/spot lights on my bike-approx. 35W each. This, like the LED's, would be on a fused line. I would like to use these switches as opposed to the toggle switches-they do look sharp! Please advise if I can use it for my driving lights. - by John (Ocean Isle Beach, NC)

Answer

Yes. The maximum current load is about 16 amps at 12 volts.

Question

I have two LED lights that will turn off and on with the round rocker switch (3 little clips) but the round rocker will not light up. I have the circuit in parallel (I think I have the hook up to the switch wrong). I have the positive power from the battery to the middle clip and then the other positive wire from the LEDs to the supply clip. Why won't the switch light up? Thank you.

Answer

If you connect to the negative end or ground it the LED should light up.

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I lost the original pre-crimped on wiring. What do I connect to the single gold terminal on the back? (AKA Pole #3, the one with the + and - by it). I just dont know if this is the ground or the line to my circuit i am powering. Thanks. - by Alex (Houston)

Answer

Please see the diagram for the round rocker switches.
http://www.oznium.com/rocker-switch/photos

Question

ARE THESE ROCKER SWITCHES BLACK PAINTED? - by T.J. (PASADENA, CA)

Answer

No, Black plastic housing.

Question

on my rocker switch do i need to install an in-line fuse in order for my l.e.d. strip not to fry out?

or does it really matter if you install one or not? - by Peter

Answer

You should always use a fuse. The fuse isn't really meant to protect the LED strip, but rather the wiring in case of a short.

Question

I've got two different color LED's in my glovebox, but want to control them from one switch (one on at a time or both off), would the on-off-on switch work? - by Laurence (Highland Mills, NY)

Answer

You are correct, you will need our On/Off/On switch.

Question

does this switch have to be held in on position to stay on? - by Paul (new york)

Answer

Yes.
If you do not want an on/off position switch,
please take a look at our Momentary Rocker Switch.

Question

With the LED lighted switches, is there a way to put a resistor on the feed to the LED to reduce the intensity of the light 'glow' for night operation?

Answer

Yes putting a resistor on the feed to the LED will reduce the intensity.

Question

For the LED switches, is there a resistor pre-wired to the LED itself, or is that something I have to rig up myself? - by Aric

Answer

The LED is installed directly in the switch with no further wiring necessary except to hook up your power and ground sources.

Question

just want to be sure here. the switches i received say they are rated at 10A 120V AC. these will work on a 12V DC circuit? thanks! - by Alex (Anderson, In.)

Answer

Absolutely! Nearly 100% of our customers use these switches on 12V DC circuits.

Question

What gauge wire comes installed on switch terminals? - by Elliott (London, Ontario, Can)

Answer

About 20 to 22 gauge

Question

Do you attach the ground wire to a bare metal spot on the chassis of the vehicle, or do you attach it to the negative post on the battery? - by Nick (Simi Valley)

Answer

Either will work, because the negative post on the battery is essentially connected to the metal throughout the car. It all has electrical continuity.

Question

If I want to "switch-ground" (close ground/open ground with the switch) can I use your led switch, with the led-on when the ground is closed?

Answer

Yes, but only with a relay.

Question

I have two different power sources that I want to use to control a light at different times. Can the "on-off-on" switch be wired to control one light with two different power sources?

Answer

Yes.

Hook up your power sources to the outer switch terminals. Hook up your light to the inner switch terminal.

Question

I have the rocker switch with the Blue LED light. I have the ground on it hooked up to ground, and the power source hooked up. I also hooked up the third wire to my LED strips, and grounded the LED strips, but they won't light up when the switch is turned on. The LED on the switch lights up though. What's wrong? - by Christopher (Vincennes, IN)

Answer

Sounds like something is wrong with the LED strip. Double check all your connections. Also make sure you have the 12v Power and Acc wires on the switch in the correct place.

Question

can u show me a diagram on how to hook up four cathodes to a transformer then to a switch? and where and how do u hook up the wires? i need help

Answer

Please consult our message boards for great how-to tips on installing our products.

http://www.oznium.com/forum/how-to-diagrams
Cathode Installation and General Install Terms

Question

Is this switch waterproof? If not which one is?

Answer

None of our switches are waterproof, however you could rig something up to help protect them if you wished.

Question

how do i connect the wires to the prongs? - by Andrew

Answer

As already explained on the product page, these switches come pre-wired with approximately 5 inches of wire. If you happen to lose them, or purchase the on/off/on version, crimping female quick connects to the ends of your wires is the easiest and most effective way.

Question

how big of a hole do i need to drill to fit the switch? - by rob

Answer

3/4"

Question

How would u hook up 4 tubes to one switch? Do you have any diagrams to show how to hook up 4 tubes to one switch? - by Thomas (Norcross, GA)

Answer

Same way you'd hook up 1 tube (or LED) to one switch.
http://www.oznium.com/forum/topic8319
http://www.oznium.com/forum/topic3633

Question

Is there an adapter so I can use a circular switch in a rectangle cut out?

Answer

There probably is somewhere, however we've never seen one.

Question

Do you have to wire a resistor on the blue ones? I had some before which stopped lighting up by the second day. Someone told me I needed to use a resistor on the positive side of the little prong.

Answer

No. You do not need a resistor for the LED Round Rocker switches of any color.

Question

What are the dimensions of the switch?

Answer

Click on the "More Photos" tab, and look at the dimensions photo.

Question

On the rocker switch with out a LED does it matter which prong is neg or pos?

Answer

On the rocker switch with no LED:

The prongs do not have polarity. They are neither neg or pos. They simply close or break a circuit.

Question

Could you possibly show me a diagram on how I could wire up three switches off of one power source? - by kane (manhattan)

Answer

Sure! I drew one up for you.

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WE LIKE THIS SWITCH - Besides black, are they available in white or other colors? - by michael (bilbao /spain)

Answer

I'm glad you like the switch :)

Sure, they are also available in White.

Please order the black ones and include a note in the order comments instructing us that you'd like the special white ones.

Question

Can this be used in a 12volt (car) application? Will the LED work off of 12v? - by John (Orlando)

Answer

Absolutely! That's what they are designed for.

Question

How many tubes hook up to the switch?

Answer

There is no limit. You could hook up 100,000 tubes to the switch if you wanted to. You are only constrained by the amperage rating of the switch which is around 16 amps.

Question

I really like the look of your switches. Is the "on-off-on" switch a dual pole dual throw (DPDT) with center off? - by Jim (Muskegon, MI)

Answer

The "on-off-on" switch is SPDT (single pull, double throw) with center off. If you need DPDT, we can supply it with a minimum order of 50 pcs.