Triumphrat

pomallon · 01-16-2007

Up is definitely hotter on mine ..... although on some days I swear that the low setting is hotter. To the extent that I have to turn it off to prevent cooking my hand. :razz:

Arrybash · 01-17-2007

I have seen these switches on boats, hence I think they originated from a marine background.

As a consequence they will be reasonably water resistant, which is probably why Triumph have used them for this application.

When fitted on boats there is light.

I have not actually pulled mine out, but I suspect there is a light built into the switch, because why have the clear panel on it.

For the light to work there would have to be a least 1 unused terminal on the switch. This would indicate that Triumph have not bothered to wire in the light.

Is there an unused terminal on the switch?

Regards

Chris

iansoady · 01-17-2007

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On 2007-01-17 02:33, Arrybash wrote:
Is there an unused terminal on the switch?

No Chris, just live in and then 2 outputs. I've fitted a separate LED but admit I'm confused - when I use a multimeter it shows that the central terminal is live and switches either the upper or lower contact. I originally wanted 2 LEDs to show whether it was on high or low - however, whichever of the switched terminals I connect to, the LED is illuminated whether I'm on high or low heat setting. I suspect there's enough backfed voltage to light it up.

Mattsy · 01-17-2007

Just curious - how did you wire in an LED to light up this little clear panel? Is there actually a place for a bulb in there?

iansoady · 01-18-2007

I didn't - I just put it in the panel next to the switch. There's already one there for the alarm so it doesn't look too out of place.