Waterproof Illuminated Double Pole, Double Throw 3 Position On-Off-On Rocker Switch DPDT

I installed it into an existing panel cut-out on my Hustler Fastrack zero turn to extend/retract a linear actuator on a granular fertilizer spreader, and to turn on/off the pump on my liquid sprayer, so the switch needed to stay "on" (not momentary). For the actuator I used the internal limit switch for full extension and added an external limit switch to the flow rate adjustment (handle contacts limit switch to stop it in the selected spot)First thing to know, in all of these switches the active poles are opposite of the switch position, its like a little teetertoter inside.For my polarity reversing application I connected 4 wires to the input ground, 2 wires to the positive input and attached to the switch as follows - starting on the left poles (silver, not copper), Positive and Negative on the left poles, then crisscross (X) your jumper wires over to the right side poles (thats where the polarity reverse happens), connect your motor to the center poles. Connect the remaining two extra ground wires to each of the light's poles (copper), power up the switch with a 9v or similar battery... first make sure you're sending power out to the motor in the polarity you want based on the switch position, if you dont like it then reverse the center wires.. then, finally, attach a wire to each of the remaining light poles; flip the switch on and find positive (+) on one of the two center poles (to the motor) - thats where the light + gets connected, the light for the other switch position gets connected to the other pole, which will become + with the switch in the other position.

Great switch, terrible instructions. The lights are standard halogen, not LEDs.I’ve attached a few wiring diagrams to help people in the future. Note that the leads have numbers 1-5 imprinted in the plastic on the bottom of the switch.I will not be held responsible for you following my guide to wiring. Use at your own risk.There are 2 banks, top and bottom, that can be switched on with red or on with yellow. Center is off.The #3 prongs are for supplying positive from the battery.The #1 prongs are for positive and negative to turn the red light on. Polarity is reversible.The #5 prongs are for positive and negative to turn the yellow light on.The #2 prongs output power (from #3) when the yellow button is pushed.The #4 prongs output power (from #3) when the red button is pushed.If you want the lights to light with the switch... Jump power from #2 to #5 in the same row, then ground the other #5. (Yellow Light)Jump power from #4 to #1 in the same row then ground the other #1. (Red Light)If you want both lights on regardless of switch position...Jump #3 to both #1 and #5 (in the same row). Then ground the other row #1 and #5.

The switch arrived quickly, packed securely. Just what I had expected when I ordered it.It seems to be very sturdy; the action feels durable.Just to respond to the comments in some other reviews: I didn't have any trouble wiring this switch. It's a DPDT switch, so, you know, the function of 6 of the pins is obvious. When you remember that it has 2 LEDs, the function of the other 4 pins become obvious too. The switch came with brief instructions and a simple diagram; Both were helpful. But, this switch gets wired like any DPDT switch I guess.I installed this in my truck for foglights. I found some other switches at auto parts stores, but they were low quality compared to this one. This one feels like quality, and it's rated as waterproof.

So I got this to switch between 2 power sources, 12vdc power supply and 12vdc lithium iron battery. When hooked up per their instructions, lite circuit feeds back to opposite circuit. So I just disconnected them. Ughh. Anyway so switch does handle 30amps 12-15 vdc, however, there is a voltage drop across the switch. When battery is at say 12.9 vdc under load, the switch voltage is 12.1 vdc. (I have a gauge on switch) I also verified the voltage drop is there, not anywhere else, and bypassing switch eliminates drop. So while I am using 2 of these, they will be replaced

It's a switch. I like the colors for my dual battery setup, I am using one yellow top and one red top battery. This switch will help me to know what battery is doing what. Simple.

Solid switch. I use this switch daily and hasn't let me down. Never used the LED lights on switch so cant comment on that but is nice that the lights are there.

Switch is wired backwards internally, customer support’s advice was less than helpful. After some trual and error I made it function the way I needed. But when the switch is down the top terminals are powered, when it is up the bottom ones are. ....

Perfect replacement for a single through accessory switch on my boat. Now I can turn on two lights while only taking up one switch bank on the dash.