How many amps can OEM Subtank switch handle?
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what are you doing with these sub tank switches besides what they are intended for ?
you have there the manual locking type and the momentary type correct ?
3 amps is not a lot of load, particularly if it's momentary.
I wouldn't have too much concern with 3 amps.
You'll get better answers if you give some description of what you're trying to do.
Disclaimer:
I'm a dumbass chippy, not a sparky.
I once blew the main service fuse in a block of 50 apartments after wiring up a light switch wrong 🤪
(It should have only tripped a breaker in my apartment, but that's not as funny! )
I wouldn't have too much concern with 3 amps.
You'll get better answers if you give some description of what you're trying to do.
Disclaimer:
I'm a dumbass chippy, not a sparky.
I once blew the main service fuse in a block of 50 apartments after wiring up a light switch wrong 🤪
(It should have only tripped a breaker in my apartment, but that's not as funny! )
im not 100% certain but recall reading they are similar to the rear demister switch so whatever the demister is 'could' be a rough guide
that being said, its a switch and the relay it triggers is where your amp load is
that being said, its a switch and the relay it triggers is where your amp load is
That's assuming a relay is being used.
If so, the switch only needs to carry enough current to energize the relay.
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Thanks for the response guys. I have the manual locking type on/off type sub-switch. I just put a picture of both guessing capacity would be the same. I’m going to use it as intended to run a fuel transfer pump to move fuel from auxiliary tank (S-10 blazer 20 gal) to main tank. Considering either Holley Red or Holley Blue fuel pump to get some good flow for quicker transfer. Holley says 2 amp draw for red pump and 3 amp for blue pump. Guessing double that briefly during start up?
No problem putting in a relay but 2 A is not much so if the switch can handle it why add extra wiring and failure points. I thought maybe there would be some specs on the switch but nothing.
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No problem putting in a relay but 2 A is not much so if the switch can handle it why add extra wiring and failure points. I thought maybe there would be some specs on the switch but nothing.
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