Have you found a momentary switch that can be added on each box so at night you could turn on the lights and then the light in the box only comes on when you open it. I know its not alot of power to have a whole set on but its kinda neat to know only the lights you need are on and you wont have more than one switch for the lights. I was thinking like an alarm plunger so when you open the box contact is made and that light only comes on when the main switch is on.
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White 1996 Procraft 205 Dual Pro, 225 Merc EFI, Tow Rig Silver 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad cab 6.7L Cummins and 6 Speed Manual.
There are tons of momentary switches that will mechanically and electrically work but they are not waterproof. The very few that are waterproof are very bulky and ugly to install. We do have push-buttons but we do not do mercury anymore. If you have a request for a certain size and a certain mounting application I am willing to look for one for you, but all boats are different.
Wow talk about a quick answer. Thanks for the heads up I guess it would be a pain to punch a few holes in the box lips for switches. Looking forward to ordering some lights from you when I get back home to the states.
SFC US ARMY.
White 1996 Procraft 205 Dual Pro, 225 Merc EFI, Tow Rig Silver 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad cab 6.7L Cummins and 6 Speed Manual.
Thanks for your service. Call me when you return and we will get you squared away.
Zoran not sure you will be interested in how I did all my locker lights but will tell you anyway
I used Mike's push button switches with one in each locker, and then added a master power switch ( off/on toggle switch) in the drivers side rod locker, which is powered by my accessory switch.
No power to the lockers without the accessory switch on and the master switch on as well.
The push button switches are easy to wire, all you have to do is put them where you want and interrupt the power wire with the switch.
2011-721ProXp/250SHO
1996 STRATOS 278 V
1996 Intruder 150 HP
Model 150GLEDB Serial # 04148601
1991 335195 Heads
FICHT Reed Cages
Chris Carson Carbon Fiber Reeds
Large Bore Carbs
Prop Mark Croxton A45 15" X 23 Tempest
Props Owned/Tested: 23 Renegade, 23 Renegade B&B, 22 Raker, 24 Raker, 24 Raker B&B, 26 Raker, 26 Raker II, 24 Raker II, 23 Tempest, 24 Tempest, 24 Fury, 24 Trophy, 25 Renegade, 27 Renegade, 23 Razor 3.
mY particular mercury tilt switch was discontinued due to govt restrictions on mercury. Besides, you don't want a mercury switch leaking into you locker.
I think they have developed a tilt switch with out mercury.
1996 STRATOS 278 V
1996 Intruder 150 HP
Model 150GLEDB Serial # 04148601
1991 335195 Heads
FICHT Reed Cages
Chris Carson Carbon Fiber Reeds
Large Bore Carbs
Prop Mark Croxton A45 15" X 23 Tempest
Props Owned/Tested: 23 Renegade, 23 Renegade B&B, 22 Raker, 24 Raker, 24 Raker B&B, 26 Raker, 26 Raker II, 24 Raker II, 23 Tempest, 24 Tempest, 24 Fury, 24 Trophy, 25 Renegade, 27 Renegade, 23 Razor 3.
I went to my local wrecker yard and removed 6 interior light switches from the doors of cars they are waterproof and installed easily, now all my boxes are on a dash switch but only come on when the lid is opened
1995 procraft V200DC
2005 225 opti pro xs
serial 1B174045
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by StratosDadRI »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I think they have developed a tilt switch with out mercury. </td></tr></table>
This is true, I have about 50 of them and these particular ones are horrible. At least the mercury guaranteed your lights were off when the lid closed.
T&H Marine makes one that is waterproof. The item # is CLS-1; you can see it on their website. Hope this helps.....Dennis S.
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