Building a Fanbus, Would these switches work ok?

[S0me1X]

I'm thinking of using these illuminated switches for my fanbus. I know that LEDs are better becaues they draw less power and last much longer. My question is that are the switches I'm planning to use safe.. the site doesn't say how much power the bulb itself takes.

 

[talonts]

These won't work, as they're SPST. While they may have 3 terminals, one is ground, one is for power in, and one is for power out. All you could do is turn the fans on and off. If that's all you want to do, though, they should work fine.

For a fanbus, assuming you are going to dual-voltage your fans, you need DPDT switches. Go ahead and use 3-pole dual color LEDs if you are short on space, and hook one color to low voltage, one to high, as shown in several FAQs around the web.

 

[S0me1X]

Oh, I wanted on and off only. I just want the switch to light up when in on mode.

 

[DamnDirtyApe]

Those will do fine, although they look a little ghetto for my taste...

 

[MillhouseOfHorror]

LOL. I was considering those very switches for my own fanbus this morning. Too bad my radio shack didnt have any in stock 🙁.

Oh well, perhaps some military switches...

 

[ChrisADuffy]

<< Those will do fine, although they look a little ghetto for my taste... >>



I was curious which switches you would choose and could you post a link to them? Thanks.

 

[SuperPickle]

I used switches similar to these except blue...picked 'em up at the local auto parts store.