What's a nice momentary switch for a Porta bracket?

[kedd]

I need to find a momentary switch to operate the Porta bracket.
Rocker style would be my choice, but haven't found much online
I was told it should be 30amp.

Any thoughts?

Kedd

[Capt. Bob]

I need to find a momentary switch to operate the Porta bracket.
Rocker style would be my choice, but haven't found much online
I was told it should be 30amp.

Any thoughts?

Kee

Plenty of 20 amp models at Sierra marine.

Here's a 30 amp.
http://www.amazon.com/Rocker-Switch-Pol ... B001PNIJM2

[seabob4]

I need to find a momentary switch to operate the Porta bracket.
Rocker style would be my choice, but haven't found much online
I was told it should be 30amp.

Any thoughts?

Kee

So, I sent this email to Porta-Bracket, we'll see what they have to say...

Gentlemen,
What switch do you recommend for use with the porta-bracket, single heavy 4-stroke?  Heard it's a 30A capable switch, which a Carling Contura can't handle (25A).  BTW, if a 30A is required, and a 40A breaker protects house loads, and I'm running 2 55W Halogen spreaders (~12), am I going to trip the house 40A when I use the Porta-bracket in the "up" motion for an extended period, say full travel?

Thanks for your attention...

30A seems steep to me.  I can see 20A...

[kedd]

I called Porta products yesterday before the post and was told 30amp should be used.
They said they carry a toggle with a rubber boot, but I figured others must have found a rocker style.

CaptBob thanks for the link.
Here is another on from that site.
http://gamainc.com/cgi-bin/products.cgi?item=232K-B/B

Kedd

[wrightex]

I'm using the TeleFlex pro trim dual switch. It has two paddle switches under the steering wheel, one for bracket, one for trim.

Best deal I found was at Bob's Machine Shop. $67.00 I think.

[kedd]

Writetex,
Thanks!
That looks great.

How is the wiring run throught the helm?


Kedd

[GoneFission]

Use an ordinary switch and a relay to handle the heavy load.  Most switches are not suitable for higher amp loads.  You can use a nice, smallish switch and let the relay handle the heavy lifting.  Think starter, trim motor, etc.  All of these use a small local switch with a relay.

Just my $0.02...

[seabob4]

Use an ordinary switch and a relay to handle the heavy load.  Most switches are not suitable for higher amp loads.  You can use a nice, smallish switch and let the relay handle the heavy lifting.  Think starter, trim motor, etc.  All of these use a small local switch with a relay.

Just my $0.02...

Not a bad 2 cents...

[Aswaff400]

every boat that has a porta bracket or bobs jackplate in our marina has one of these switches


http://www.iboats.com/Teleflex-Pro-Trim ... w_id.40279

[wrightex]

Kedd,

We drilled 2 small holes on each side of the helm, through the console, to run the wires.

Thanks for the pic Aswaff.

[seabob4]

Finally got a reply from Porta-Bracket today, very interesting.  Here's the email...

Hi Bob,
 
We recommend a 50 amp circuit breaker on the battery leads to the pump.  The helm switch from Carling is fine.  Any standard toggle trim switch will work.  The amperage is very low to operate the solenoids.
 
Not sure the 40 amp will work.  I would be inclined to run wire specifically for the pump directly from battery.
 
Kind regards,
 
Scott
Porta Products Corp.
386-428-7656

Appears the key is in the breaker, not the switch...unless you but a switch meant to carry a windlass load...