How to Wire Illuminated 3 Prong DC 12 Volt Rocker Switch

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  • @RND-USA
    @RND-USA 11 місяців тому +2

    Are you sure this isn’t backward? Most instructions / diagrams (and UA-cam videos) say to wire the copper wire the ground / negative. Also usually the I / on is at the top (O / off on the bottom ) for safety reasons.

    • @wihaf
      @wihaf  10 місяців тому

      It could be backward, however it works

    • @RND-USA
      @RND-USA 10 місяців тому

      @@wihaf right on. I guess it’s like reversing the polarity.

    • @kareno8634
      @kareno8634 9 місяців тому +1

      Hi! i noticed too. Try to figure out when switch has NO Brass \Copper pin. Is + pin, (IF end) on off side?

    • @RND-USA
      @RND-USA 9 місяців тому +1

      @@kareno8634 the way I do it is, I aways have the switch oriented where the ON position is at the top and the OFF is (the same way most switches actually labeled “On” and “Off” are oriented - On is at the top). From there I know that the copper pin should have also been on the top. It’s maybe safest to get the manual / spec sheet from the manufacturer in case you have an oddball switch, but in my cases I found that the copper is supposed to be on the top.

  • @HughBitstringBaird
    @HughBitstringBaird Рік тому +6

    This will only work for switches with a filament type light bulb. If the switch has an LED then you must use the copper coloured pin as negative/ground or the LED will not light.

    • @kareno8634
      @kareno8634 9 місяців тому +1

      *Thank You!* I needed that info.

  • @bcwilliams6147
    @bcwilliams6147 Рік тому +2

    This is a great video. More clear and concise than some others.

  • @tmprijsemus2798
    @tmprijsemus2798 Рік тому +1

    Tnx a lot, very clear how you tell it and show it.

    • @wihaf
      @wihaf  Рік тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @invsg5072
    @invsg5072 2 роки тому +4

    Excellent video, very well explained, I got it working😃

  • @10RFuentes
    @10RFuentes 2 роки тому +13

    Copper is negative so the switch can light up when it's on not off

  • @Badkharma21
    @Badkharma21 8 місяців тому +7

    bad wiring form. red is for positive and black for negative. you have it reversed

  • @SybilDefense
    @SybilDefense 2 роки тому

    Very good. Another video showed a car battery for the power source and a DC battery for the load.

  • @kenhilson786
    @kenhilson786 3 роки тому +4

    Got me confused. You say copper pin is for the positive in but based on the switch wiring you are then running the load through the light. Diagram shows copper tab as -ve or neutral for operating the light and silver tabs are for input and load.

    • @wihaf
      @wihaf  3 роки тому

      ok then..just don't follow the diagram.. just follow what I did.👍

  • @sumitsinghthakur4328
    @sumitsinghthakur4328 3 роки тому

    i saw ur previous video list, actually i was thought u are indian, now i knows u from Indonesia, that's why say i was talk ur accent 😬😁

  • @NarutoUzumaki-zt5vr
    @NarutoUzumaki-zt5vr 2 роки тому

    Finally, problem solved. I understand now. Thanks bro.

  • @SeanArteaga
    @SeanArteaga 3 роки тому +2

    Fantastic explanation! Thank you!

  • @chefabrils5519
    @chefabrils5519 Рік тому

    Really great helpful for me this video keep it Up brother thank u so much appriciate much

  • @julioz5715
    @julioz5715 3 роки тому +1

    But there are other videos where the copper one is the negative.. So which one is it??

    • @wihaf
      @wihaf  3 роки тому +1

      Both of them are correct.. as long as the illuminate light on, it's fine

  • @bonaminhrasmey42
    @bonaminhrasmey42 Рік тому

    ❤do you need any fuse to the load or switch 🤔

    • @wihaf
      @wihaf  Рік тому

      No fuse needed

  • @1997LT1Camaro
    @1997LT1Camaro 3 роки тому

    So to understand this further. The switch closes the open ground(black) the device when switched on?

  • @moheibyassin2777
    @moheibyassin2777 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you bro
    But does all 3 pin witch can be connected the same ?

    • @wihaf
      @wihaf  3 роки тому +1

      yes, it can be connected.

  • @Mohammad_Alasmi
    @Mohammad_Alasmi 3 роки тому +3

    It works with me! Thank you very much.
    One last question please, Although it works but the red light in the switch didn't work, Do you know why?
    *NOTE:
    - I use an adpter like you, so the switch is conecting with 2A 12V
    - (15A 250V, 20A 125V) was written on the switch

    • @wihaf
      @wihaf  3 роки тому +2

      Just reverse the wire, the cooper pin is for the negative one.

  • @AutodidactEngineer
    @AutodidactEngineer 2 роки тому

    Can I just short the copper pin with the middle one?

  • @ggc87
    @ggc87 2 роки тому +1

    Question . I have a 3 prung toggle switch with a led light . And I’m runing those diy relay box I made which u also get power from . Or Do I run power to the 12v ignition wire ? And the reload to my relay box?

  • @geelee8893
    @geelee8893 Рік тому

    Thank you .. I think all the other videos are for AC took me awhile to figure that out lol

  • @cassfracassi7825
    @cassfracassi7825 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you very much very helpful!

  • @RajeshKumar-nz6hr
    @RajeshKumar-nz6hr Рік тому

    will it work for forward and reverse switch

    • @wihaf
      @wihaf  Рік тому

      No.. that's different switch

  • @Pyaesone-h6j
    @Pyaesone-h6j 11 місяців тому +1

    thanks for your

    • @wihaf
      @wihaf  8 місяців тому

      Most welcome

  • @selfhealing568
    @selfhealing568 10 місяців тому +1

    That which switch

  • @tarunendrabarman8265
    @tarunendrabarman8265 10 місяців тому

    Kya aap mujhe iska reason bata sakte hain

  • @biglion6229
    @biglion6229 3 роки тому

    thanks alot simple explained now i can wire my leds lights thanks

  • @sergiuburuian6118
    @sergiuburuian6118 Рік тому

    what about a 2 pin illuminated switch?

  • @llemiono8lima244
    @llemiono8lima244 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the vid ! Appreciate it.

  • @baghbaan
    @baghbaan 3 роки тому

    Very well explained.. got it 👍
    Thnks bro ..

  • @crazycarrc
    @crazycarrc 2 роки тому

    Do you have to have a ground on it

    • @wihaf
      @wihaf  2 роки тому

      No need

  • @charlesvickrey1509
    @charlesvickrey1509 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you. It helped me greatly.

  • @faisaltehseen9806
    @faisaltehseen9806 Рік тому

    Very nice video thanks for help

  • @ishanmadushanka3709
    @ishanmadushanka3709 2 роки тому

    please reply ...AC switch like your switch (220v 15a ) , wire connect same way ?

    • @wihaf
      @wihaf  2 роки тому

      Yes it can

  • @alanchappell414
    @alanchappell414 3 роки тому

    Excellent!! Can i use the same wiring for AC240 Thanks

    • @wihaf
      @wihaf  3 роки тому +1

      I think so. it's just the same. the difference is only in the led component of the switch which is specifically designed for certain voltage.

    • @alanchappell414
      @alanchappell414 3 роки тому

      @@wihaf many thanks. I’ll let you know how i go👍👍

  • @rahulpathania78
    @rahulpathania78 3 роки тому +1

    Bhai mic kharab hai kya

  • @iranmatias-quinones6247
    @iranmatias-quinones6247 8 місяців тому

    I thought the brass terminal was used for gnd. The center for power and the for output device

  • @stormsebastian926
    @stormsebastian926 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much!!!

    • @wihaf
      @wihaf  3 роки тому

      You're most welcome

  • @sumitsinghthakur4328
    @sumitsinghthakur4328 3 роки тому

    where can use 3 pin switch,
    please give example

    • @wihaf
      @wihaf  3 роки тому +1

      This is 12v DC switch, you can use it for any devices using 12v. Yes my accent is strange coz I'm not a native speaker of English

    • @sumitsinghthakur4328
      @sumitsinghthakur4328 3 роки тому

      @@wihaf ok :)
      , dpdt switch middle.
      where can use this type of switch?

  • @itsprivate5623
    @itsprivate5623 3 роки тому

    How will i put this switch on positive line to be a usb charger switch ony motorcycle?

  • @tarunendrabarman8265
    @tarunendrabarman8265 10 місяців тому

    Aapka ye circuit lithium ion battery ki charging par work nahi kar rha h nahi battery charge ho rhi h

  • @xprozerokamcil-wy7nc
    @xprozerokamcil-wy7nc Рік тому

    mine kcd 1 . its same or not

  • @JonalyLaurea-hk7yi
    @JonalyLaurea-hk7yi Рік тому

    Is this okay for blender??

    • @wihaf
      @wihaf  Рік тому

      Yes. It's ok

  • @yhankieto1996
    @yhankieto1996 3 роки тому

    Sir what about a 220V switch, will it work if I used it in my motorcycle??

    • @wihaf
      @wihaf  3 роки тому

      Yes it will work, but the indicator light won't.

  • @tepSIJA
    @tepSIJA 2 роки тому +1

    Great videos ! Thx

  • @letson96
    @letson96 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent ....Thank you

  • @robertmotion
    @robertmotion 2 роки тому

    Great video.
    Question...I'm new (self taught) to electrical engineering, repair + maintenance of ebikes.
    I installed a 4-light system on ebike - backlight, high beam (×1) and low beam (×2). I run everything through a 12v/24v power source (bank).
    Recently, I decided to add rocker switch (×2) to separate high be from low beam. I noticed that the LED indicators on the rockers will sometimes work, sometimes not but the lights will always work. I've looked for shorts, can't find anything.
    Power source is rated for 12v/24v. I register 28.5v on multimeter when everything is turned on. Could this be the cause why the rocker lights don't work? I've switched out rockers twice....same result.
    Hope u can help. Great video.
    /bklyn 👑

    • @wihaf
      @wihaf  2 роки тому

      Yes, it can only take 12volt, above the recommended voltage will cause the Illuminate light won't work

  • @boarderlinesk8media433
    @boarderlinesk8media433 3 роки тому +1

    Great video!

  • @RickyEats
    @RickyEats 3 роки тому +1

    Good video

  • @DL6UK
    @DL6UK 3 роки тому +1

    well explained!

  • @mtnshadid
    @mtnshadid 4 місяці тому

    Your doing connector wrong, the copper is for negative and you can use either side or middle of input while the other for output

  • @HasmatGamerz
    @HasmatGamerz 2 роки тому

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  • @pandaopyt6985
    @pandaopyt6985 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent sir

  • @kareno8634
    @kareno8634 9 місяців тому

    Aw come on, 0:50 Pin 3 ["Copper"] says "Neutral", You say "Positive". 1:07 What gives? i'm more confused. switch i have has NO Copper pin. 2 wires needed on one pin, but which one? Shared Positive or Accessory? Now, WHICH is Positive on switch, Really ?

  • @anantalalsarkar3323
    @anantalalsarkar3323 Рік тому

    Your video was out of focus of the camera from beginning to end ! You should look into the matter?

  • @jontaylor8188
    @jontaylor8188 2 роки тому +1

    This is wrong the brass is for the neg sir

  • @SeniorDonCarlo
    @SeniorDonCarlo 10 місяців тому

    Good video in general but you made a big mistake with the poles. That’s going to confuse people

  • @TunTunChanel
    @TunTunChanel 4 місяці тому

    The Red One can be Just Put one Wire diect on the device, 😅 and thsoe black are only doin the On off thing 😅

  • @matijaivanetic1841
    @matijaivanetic1841 3 роки тому +1

    You always break the positive, dont you?

  • @shylyrye
    @shylyrye 3 роки тому +1

    copper is ground not positive

    • @wizdumb420
      @wizdumb420 3 роки тому

      i guess the switch can be used in either a high side or a low side cut-out...

  • @jamesnjoroge8578
    @jamesnjoroge8578 3 роки тому +2

    Very misleading. Copper is -ve

    • @wihaf
      @wihaf  3 роки тому

      thank for correction, it woks anyway 😉

  • @cloviskersey9739
    @cloviskersey9739 2 роки тому

    Funny howneveryone else wires the brass tab to negative! btw that is NOT a wiring diagram

  • @BigSp3nda
    @BigSp3nda 3 роки тому

    Word

  • @bumiarumpopcorn7033
    @bumiarumpopcorn7033 3 роки тому

    saklar memutus arus negatif...

  • @nisansalakarunanayake3152
    @nisansalakarunanayake3152 Місяць тому

    Hi iam sinhala

  • @SigKappel
    @SigKappel 3 роки тому +1

    lol bakWardz