Misc electrical switches

[50 coupe]

Remind me, if I am replacing the slide switch for the dome light or installing a mechanical brake light switch, do I need a '6 Volt' switch or can I use one indicated for 12 volts? What would be the difference in construction?

[desoto1939]

If the switch has a light on it then the 12v switch would be a dull color.  It just a switch then it should not matter.  It is just controlling the flow of electricity.

 

rich hartung

[Plymouthy Adams]

switches are rated for their ability to carry current...usually rated in wattage..this will be your prime concern

[50 coupe]

OK, makes sense. Thanks guys.

[dpollo]

The only place you are likely to run into trouble is if the switch has a circuit breaker

like a windshield wiper or headlight switch.  6 volt equipment has to carry more amperage to

give the same results..... volts X amperes = watts   so 6 volt switches and wiring is generally heavier.

[Don Coatney]

Pictured is the mechanical brake light switch I used along with the dome light switch. I believe these switches will work well on 6 or 12 volts.

 

 

[Plymouthy Adams]

switches has a voltage rating so to assure that when the contact is broken the voltage will not spark/arc across the gap and cause injury to oneself or damage to the equipment it is operating..same as for a fuse...current is current but voltage has to be within specs for safety..

[dpollo]

that brake light switch worked well on Chevrolets for years during the 6 volt era.  

[40plyrod]

My 51 Chevy pickup used that style switch on 6 volts with no problems.

[The Oil Soup]

Don, do you have a part # for that brake switch?

[1950 Special Deluxe]

Works well on my 1950 Dodge as well.

I replaced the brake pressure switch with 1'of these.

[Don Coatney]

Don, do you have a part # for that brake switch?

I do not have a part number. I bought that switch back in the 60's and did not use it until I installed it on my P-15.

[_shel_ny]

I used SL130 from NAPA.  

 

$7.30 back in 2010. 

 

Had to bend the bracket to mount it.

Edited April 11, 2016 by shel_ny