# Heater switch **URL:** \ **Category:** GEM Forum\ **Created:** [October 28, 2015, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500 "2015-10-28T22:36:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500/61 "2015-11-03T15:06:43Z")
I would go Double pole single throw since there is only an on/off function required What say you? ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500/62 "2015-11-03T15:08:11Z")
If you wire like original. DPDT One way is fan only. Other way is fan and heat. IMHO ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500/63 "2015-11-03T15:13:10Z")
I’ll buy that Got a part description and source? ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500/64 "2015-11-03T15:19:29Z")
Radio shack has a switch I used to use in heavy duty 36vdc operation. It’s only rated 12vdc, but that should be fine. 1/4"qc terminals. Plug in swap. ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500/65 "2015-11-03T15:26:37Z")
So - how about one of your neat little schematics? ---
**Author:** ![Jsrrags](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc79bd/32.png) [@Jsrrags](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jsrrags)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500/66 "2015-11-03T15:28:50Z")
I think it’s a controller board. Thanks, Jeff ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500/67 "2015-11-03T15:31:49Z")
This will not work the way I suggested, but I found it while researching switches, and don’t want to lose track. A 20A switch rated 125vdc. :eek: :eek: I’m not buying it. Yet I contacted the manufacturer and verified it. [Heavy Duty AC/DC Motor Control Toggle Switch - DPST / On - Off : 30-10342](http://www.altex.com/Heavy-Duty-ACDC-Motor-Control-Toggle-Switch-DPST-On-Off-30-10342-P142462.aspx) quote Hello Dave. The DC rating on this product is the same as the AC rating for both voltage and amperage. altexlogo Matthew Rodgers Sales Representative 11342 IH 35 North San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 637-3200 x1224 (210) 637-3264 Fax [Altex Computers and Electronics](http://www.altex.com) end quote ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500/68 "2015-11-03T15:38:46Z")
Not my best work. ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500/69 "2015-11-03T15:42:55Z")
I’d still like to get my hands on the old switch.😃 ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500/70 "2015-11-03T15:50:15Z")
Agree How about running it around the track again and label connections. Other people are having the same problem, Once this proves out it will probably be a good project for the DIY section. > [@Inwo;27220](#): > > Not my best work. ---
**Author:** ![Jsrrags](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc79bd/32.png) [@Jsrrags](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jsrrags)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500/71 "2015-11-03T16:09:04Z")
Thanks guys, Do you need anything from me? What “ringing” the switch? Thanks, Jeff ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500/72 "2015-11-03T16:52:38Z")
Another way to say continuity check or ohms check. You would check for connections between all combinations of terminals. Then hold switch in other positions and do the same thing. In a standard switch it’s obvious. This one is a puzzle. Those middle two terminals could connect in many different ways. ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500/73 "2015-11-03T16:53:52Z")
[quote=Jsrrags;27225]Thanks guys, Do you need anything from me? What “ringing” the switch? Thanks, Jeff[/quote] Yes I think that since were doing problems at long distance without schematics, and this is a significant problem for other people it would be GREAT if you sent the old switch to Inwo after your operating again. We can learn a lot by analyzing the switch configuration. Rodney ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500/74 "2015-11-03T17:11:34Z")
How about this. ---
**Author:** ![Jsrrags](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc79bd/32.png) [@Jsrrags](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jsrrags)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500/75 "2015-11-03T17:15:53Z")
This wouldn’t need a ground? I will send the switch just shoot me your address. Thanks, Jeff ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500/76 "2015-11-03T17:16:23Z")
[quote=OLD HOUSEBOATER;27228]Yes I think that since were doing problems at long distance without schematics, and this is a significant problem for other people it would be GREAT if you sent the old switch to Inwo after your operating again. We can learn a lot by analyzing the switch configuration. Rodney[/quote] If it works as I hope. A 3PDT switch might make an exact swap. But at this point. Who knows? ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500/77 "2015-11-03T17:19:13Z")
[quote=Jsrrags;27232]This wouldn’t need a ground? I will send the switch just shoot me your address. Thanks, Jeff[/quote] Not if it works the way we think. The ground would be for the input to circuit board thru the switch. I’ll know more when I see the switch. Check pm. ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500/78 "2015-11-03T17:20:07Z")
> [@Inwo;27231](#): > > How about this. :clap2::clap2::clap2: I think we could probably have worked together Rodney ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500/79 "2015-11-03T17:24:51Z")
Thank you, I jump from forum to forum depending on my interest at the time. I must say you are a friendly bunch.🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2015, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500/80 "2015-11-05T17:09:13Z")
Any chance it was an illuminated switch. I keep thinking, why the ground? [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500.md?page=3) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-switch/5500.md?page=5)