Led Lighting

BX25DMan

BX25DMan

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I've got to add some lighting to mine as well. I keep a watchful eye on all you guys for tips and ideas!

Nice Work!
 
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RickOShay

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Kubota G1800,BX2370RV,RTV1100
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dwk121 said:
Led weatherproof push button switches.
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Hello,

I'm glad to see your application for switches to dash panel. I have some of the exact same switches that I bought on ebay, but even with the connector tab illustration I can't figure out the proper connection configuration for the five tabs. It appears that (2) 12v inputs are required, (1) for the LED & (1) for the load pass thru. Would you mind sharing how you made this work ? I want the LED to light when the button is pushed in. Also, in my instance I'm wanting to send 12v current to a relay to power the third function solenoid valve that operates my grapple. Any light you can shed on this would be greatly appreciated.
Rick
 
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RickOShay said:
Hello,

I'm glad to see your application for switches to dash panel. I have some of the exact same switches that I bought on ebay, but even with the connector tab illustration I can't figure out the proper connection configuration for the five tabs. It appears that (2) 12v inputs are required, (1) for the LED & (1) for the load pass thru. Would you mind sharing how you made this work ? I want the LED to light when the button is pushed in. Also, in my instance I'm wanting to send 12v current to a relay to power the third function solenoid valve that operates my grapple. Any light you can shed on this would be greatly appreciated.
Rick
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Rick, you only need to use four of the five terminals:

- Goes to ground (this is only for the LED so it can be a small wire.

NO (normally open) Goes to your "load" or lights/relay/whatever, as does the + contact. I blew up a picture from my install, you can see the yellow jumper that loops between the two.

C1 (common) goes to the battery +12v

The NC (normally closes) terminal is NOT used and can be cut flush to get it out of the way.

Theory:
When you turn the switch on, +12v flows from the C1 terminal to the NO terminal to energize your work lights/relay/whatever, power also flows through the small jumper to the + terminal to light the LED in the switch.

Since the terminals are so small, these re a PITA to wire so take your time.

Clear as mud? :)




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FYI: When I first installed my diverter for my snowplow and grapple, I did much the same, but quickly found out that it was not user-friendly to operate with a ON/OFF type switch on the dash, I soon added a momentary switch to the joystick and life was good after that.
Also you wrote "third function valve", that normally is wired with a completely different style on switch since its rarely left ON constantly. They are operated with a (ON)-OFF-(ON) three position DPDT switch where the two ON positions are momentary (open and close the grapple).

Might want to start a new thread so as not to derail this one, since I think your situation is completely different.
 

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RickOShay

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Buffalo Gap, TX
Kennyd4110 said:
Rick, you only need to use four of the five terminals:

- Goes to ground (this is only for the LED so it can be a small wire.

NO (normally open) Goes to your "load" or lights/relay/whatever, as does the + contact. I blew up a picture from my install, you can see the yellow jumper that loops between the two.

C1 (common) goes to the battery +12v

The NC (normally closes) terminal is NOT used and can be cut flush to get it out of the way.

Theory:
When you turn the switch on, +12v flows from the C1 terminal to the NO terminal to energize your work lights/relay/whatever, power also flows through the small jumper to the + terminal to light the LED in the switch.

Since the terminals are so small, these re a PITA to wire so take your time.

Clear as mud? :)




Edit:
FYI: When I first installed my diverter for my snowplow and grapple, I did much the same, but quickly found out that it was not user-friendly to operate with a ON/OFF type switch on the dash, I soon added a momentary switch to the joystick and life was good after that.
Also you wrote "third function valve", that normally is wired with a completely different style on switch since its rarely left ON constantly. They are operated with a (ON)-OFF-(ON) three position DPDT switch where the two ON positions are momentary (open and close the grapple).

Might want to start a new thread so as not to derail this one, since I think your situation is completely different.
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Many, many thanks for the quick replies...! I'm sure I can make this work from your photo & terminal description.

I didn't make myself clear about operating my grapple, sorry about that.

My third function set up came from Land Pride along with their 48" grapple. This includes a replacement joy stick knob with two momentary button switches to open & close the grapple. When I quick attach back to my bucket, constant power to the solenoid from the battery became a non issue. Now I have purchased a "Limbinator" hydraulic 20" bar chain saw on an 8' square tubing pole that quick attaches to a receiver mounted on my bucket. I will be using the third function hydraulics to operate the saw both forward & reverse with the knob buttons on the joy stick. My concern was accidental unwanted activation of power to the saw. Thus I started searching for a quality on/off switch to interupt power to the solenoid valve. The valve is self grounding, so the installation instructions dictated a direct connection to the battery with an inline fuse.

Now, here I am, lost as a goose in a snow storm....!

Rick
 
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