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cfg83 · 06-01-2008, 04:10 AM

getnpsi -

You can get a "normally open" switch and attach it to a relay that you connect to be "normally closed". You attach the button so that when the button is closed, it forces the relay to go open. Not as elegant, but works like a charm and can take the worry out of switches not being able to "take the amps".

Otherwise, if you look on Marine supplies websites that specialize in 12 Volt electronics, you can (eventually) find these switches.

Good electronic switch site :

Switches - The Electronics Club
http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/switch.htm

EDIT: Ha ha, found this 35MM diameter monster :

Momentary mushroom head emergency stop
http://www.rapidonline.com/Electrica...4/kw/momentary

CarloSW2

06-01-2008, 04:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
cfg83 Pokémoderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 5,864 1999 Saturn SW2 - '99 Saturn SW2 Wagon Team Saturn 90 day: 40.49 mpg (US) Thanks: 439 Thanked 532 Times in 358 Posts	getnpsi - You can get a "normally open" switch and attach it to a relay that you connect to be "normally closed". You attach the button so that when the button is closed, it forces the relay to go open. Not as elegant, but works like a charm and can take the worry out of switches not being able to "take the amps". Otherwise, if you look on Marine supplies websites that specialize in 12 Volt electronics, you can (eventually) find these switches. Good electronic switch site : Switches - The Electronics Club http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/switch.htm EDIT: Ha ha, found this 35MM diameter monster : Momentary mushroom head emergency stop http://www.rapidonline.com/Electrica...4/kw/momentary CarloSW2 __________________ *What's your* EPA MPG? Go Here and find out!** American Solar Energy Society