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micro switch?
Posted: 15 Mar 2009, 22:22
by quagmire
hi all,i have been looking on fleabay for a tap to fit in van.i have found one i like and it says it has a micro switch fitted.what is this?? am i right in thinking that the switch is connected to the battery and then the tap works on "demand" so to speak? ben
Re: micro switch?
Posted: 15 Mar 2009, 22:25
by weldore
a micro switch is fitted into the turny bit on the tap so it activates the pump when you turn it on
imagine if you wired the pump straight to the battery it would be on all the time..if you break one of the wires and connect each end to the switch and ..hey presto...the tap operates the pump now
Re: micro switch?
Posted: 15 Mar 2009, 22:26
by Oldiebut goodie
The switch is connected to your fresh water pump and causes the pump to force water from the tap.
weldore:
beat me!
Re: micro switch?
Posted: 15 Mar 2009, 22:28
by quagmire
so i don't need a foot switch thingy then mate?
Re: micro switch?
Posted: 15 Mar 2009, 22:29
by weldore
i just edited me first post
Re: micro switch?
Posted: 15 Mar 2009, 22:31
by quagmire
cheers fellas,nice one
Re: micro switch?
Posted: 15 Mar 2009, 22:32
by weldore
you could just run the 2 wires from your foot thing to it or dont wire the tap up..it would still work but you would have to turn the tap on
Re: micro switch?
Posted: 15 Mar 2009, 22:33
by Oldiebut goodie
Foot switch?
Pump switch?
Have you already got a foot switch fitted for operating the pump then?
Re: micro switch?
Posted: 15 Mar 2009, 22:42
by quagmire
no i haven't,was wondering best way to do it,anyway,have just ordered tap with microswitch off ebay(2 mins ago)thanks guys
Re: micro switch?
Posted: 15 Mar 2009, 22:44
by weldore
make sure its fused too
Re: micro switch?
Posted: 15 Mar 2009, 22:49
by quagmire
i will buddy,cheers for the help