Hiamperage switches?

Tacoma747

Tacoma747

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After having some electrical bugs on the buggy, and after seeing some people reccomenc ditching relays and going the hi-amp switch route I think it sounds like a good idea. Can't seem to find anything on pirate, does anyone know good places to get some hi am switches?

I am thinking I will need 3 for lights, 2-3 for fans, one for starter (or should it still be run through a relay?).

Thanks for any help.
 
How about 12voltguy?
 
Exactly what kind of load are we talking about? That's going to be important when considering what kind of switches you can get away with, and how cheap or small you can go with.
 
What kind of problems are you having with the relays? What brand are you using? I use them everyday for all sorts of 12volt electrical items and never have problems. I would much rather have relays than hi amp switches. just my 2.5 cents.
 
Tacoma747 said:
I just remember seeing some guys on Pirate talking about ditching the relays and such to make for a neater wiring job and less liklihood of a relay going bad.
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Question the source(s)! :rolleyes:

jeepn-jason said:
I would much rather have relays than hi amp switches. just my 2.5 cents.
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Ditto...

Tacoma747 said:
Probably not so much the relay as the fuse/relay box I used
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Are you having issues with the relays loosening up/falling out/coming disconnected?
Exposure to "elements" (dirt/mud/water)?
Was it in questionable shape to begin with?
 
mountainTJ said:
how about a solenoid.... works like a relay but is a lil more resistant to water
http://www.dbelectrical.com/p-3469-...lenoid-12-volt-heavy-duty-66-200-sfd6003.aspx
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This has always been my way to get around nasty HV wiring. I HATE relays. These give a much better bang for the buck but take up a little more space. Light weight and works for anything a 12V battery can dish out to. They only take an 18 gage wire to activate.
Their only downside is to make sure they are tightly secured. The body of the Ford selenoid is plastic and the top of it will pop right off with a bunch of heavy wires dangling from it during a rough trail ride. I usually mount mine where the bottom comes in contact and just use a dab of Construction Glue. Nothing too extreme though for these guys do go bad unless you just don't care for a row of bad selanoids down a firewall or something.:flipoff2:
 
Tacoma747 said:
Maybe I will just use a different fuse/relay box. It seems it has been the source of my electrical problems from the beginning. Anyone know of a good box that is pretty watertight and would be easy to use?
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Look for marine fuse panels. They work great. Are you using the oem honda fuse panel,or was it something made? Are the relays using the plug in sockets or just crimp on terminals? Ive never had any problems with relays exposed to the elements. Usually i have them under the hood or something.
 
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