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Buy Buy: This DPDT Illuminated rocker switch has two dependent lamps, one top and one at the bottom.

This is a black rocker switch body only and is meant to be paired an etched or printed snap in rocker switch cover for a complete switch unit.

One position of the switch should light ONLY the stern light ANCHOR.

These switch bodies include and cab be purchased as links below : We use this style of V1D1 switch body on all our SPST, ON-OFF laser etched etched.

Below is a pictorial representation of the schematic diagram: This translates into the following model in a real life rocker switch: Below are the 3 pins that form electrical connection with a circuit, each described with their function in the circuit: Electrical Connections Function Power This is the pin where the rocker switch receives its voltage.

In the first example, you could turn on either the anchor or nav light, but not both.

Finally we have a Wiring Diagram for how to back light illuminated carling rocker switches in a rocker switch panel.

Touch the device to the old light switch or any exposed wires to ensure that there is no power coming to the wall.

If there are two black terminals on the same side, it does not matter which one you attach the feed to.

Pin 3 is where the switch is either connected to ground or left open.

You're going to have to turn the power on to test which are the feed wires if you're unsure.