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Looking to the campfire collective for some guidance.

I need some low voltage toggle switch to run an water pump on a service truck. Probably need to be higher amp. Will need to check the motor but thinking at least 20 amps.

The issue I am having is that the framework where the hole is drilled for the switch to mount is thick. And the standard toggle switches you can buy at an auto parts store do not have a long enough "neck" or shank to properly mount.

So I am sure there are some great resources out there. Just not sure where.

Anyone have some ideas?

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I typed "long shank toggle switch" and got this LIST

BTW, this used the brand new Brave search engine with the Brave browser. I recommend the combo highly.


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Go here. Filter for type (SPDT, DPDT, etc), voltage, current, size...

Digi-Key Toggleswitch search.


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Also do not use the switch, use a relay to power the pump, turn the relay on and off with the switch.


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Originally Posted by 12344mag
Also do not use the switch, use a relay to power the pump, turn the relay on and off with the switch.


You can find those at Digi-Key, too.


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Radio Shack? Your local car parts store? if you're in a hurry & dont want to mail order. Not a toggle, but old time hi-beam switches (floor mount) should carry 20 amps without a problem.


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Originally Posted by 12344mag
Also do not use the switch, use a relay to power the pump, turn the relay on and off with the switch.

You saved me some typing.


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Originally Posted by 12344mag
Also do not use the switch, use a relay to power the pump, turn the relay on and off with the switch.



I concur.


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Originally Posted by 358WCF
Radio Shack? Your local car parts store? if you're in a hurry & dont want to mail order. Not a toggle, but old time hi-beam switches (floor mount) should carry 20 amps without a problem.


I have not stepped foot in a Radio Shack in 30 years.

I thought they went out of business.

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Originally Posted by RiverRider
Originally Posted by 12344mag
Also do not use the switch, use a relay to power the pump, turn the relay on and off with the switch.



I concur.



This came wired from the factory. I am simply replacing the switches as they go bad.

I assume they have it wired properly.

I googled long shank switches also, and a lot look pretty chintzy. Hoping someone knew or ad some personal knowledge of higher quality durable switches.


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Originally Posted by slumlord
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Radio Shack? Your local car parts store? if you're in a hurry & dont want to mail order. Not a toggle, but old time hi-beam switches (floor mount) should carry 20 amps without a problem.


I have not stepped foot in a Radio Shack in 30 years.

I thought they went out of business.

..........They closed all the local stores but are still very much in the online business. I got several things from them last couple years and with no problems or hassles.

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Originally Posted by Tarkio
Originally Posted by RiverRider
Originally Posted by 12344mag
Also do not use the switch, use a relay to power the pump, turn the relay on and off with the switch.



I concur.



This came wired from the factory. I am simply replacing the switches as they go bad.

I assume they have it wired properly.

I googled long shank switches also, and a lot look pretty chintzy. Hoping someone knew or ad some personal knowledge of higher quality durable switches.


The answer given above is the best as it removes the high quality, durability issue of the switch. Relays are much more durable.



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Originally Posted by Steve
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Also do not use the switch, use a relay to power the pump, turn the relay on and off with the switch.


You can find those at Digi-Key, too.


Digi-Key or Allied Electronics

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I've done a lot of business with both companies in the past. Their telephone sales folks are a huge help in shopping!

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The recommendations above are good.

Also check Mouser
https://www.mouser.com/

and Newark
http://www.newark.com/



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Originally Posted by slumlord
Originally Posted by 358WCF
Radio Shack? Your local car parts store? if you're in a hurry & dont want to mail order. Not a toggle, but old time hi-beam switches (floor mount) should carry 20 amps without a problem.


I have not stepped foot in a Radio Shack in 30 years.

I thought they went out of business.


There are a few left. There's one about 15 minutes from here.


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what about making a U bracket out of thinner material that screws to the bulkhead?


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