Illuminated Toggle Switch with Cover - White / Clear

Get your projects revved up! These toggle switches are like the high - performance hot - rods in the world of electrical components. This clear and white LED toggle switch comes with an aerodynamic clear protective casing and a diffused white LED at the switch tip, adding style and functionality to your work. Commonly found on control panels, you can use it to mimic the look of racing cars, fighter jets, submarine status panels, or factory controls. It can control almost any accessory. With a maximum rated voltage of 12V and the LED lighting up at 3V, it can work with lower voltages too. Although it says '20 A' on the side, we suggest a maximum of 1 - 2A. Wiring is a bit different from most toggle switches because it has an LED and only 3 pins. The anode of the LED is connected via a resistor to the pin with a 'headlamp' symbol. The cathode is connected to the ground - symbol pin sticking out the side. The switch connects and disconnects the (+) pin and the 'headlamp' pin. You have several wiring options. Use the toggle to connect and disconnect the two bottom pins to turn something on or off. Provide 3 - 12V between the ground and headlamp pin to keep the LED always on. Supply 3 - 12V on the (+) pin and connect ground to the ground pin to have the LED on only when the switch is connected. The protective cover automatically turns the switch off when closed, and you can remove it if not needed.

Using this white and clear illuminated toggle switch is easy. First, decide how you want to use it. If you want to control an accessory, use the toggle to connect and disconnect the two pins on the bottom. For the LED, you have options. To keep it always on, provide 3 - 12V between the ground and headlamp pin. If you want it on only when the switch is connected, supply 3 - 12V on the (+) pin and connect the ground to the ground pin. Remember, the rated voltage is 12V max for the switch, and the LED lights up at 3V. Although it says '20 A' on the side, we recommend using a maximum of 1 - 2A to avoid any issues. When it comes to the protective cover, you can leave it on. It'll automatically turn the switch off when flipped closed. But if you don't need it, just remove it. There's no special maintenance required for this switch. Just keep it clean and dry to ensure it works well for a long time.