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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 09:19 AM
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Illuminated toggle switch

I already have a vacuum switch which controls my TCC, I also have a lighted toggle switch to turn the thing off. Is there anyway to wire the lighted switch to light ONLY when the vacuum switch activates the system? It's a 3 prong, single pole switch.
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 03:56 PM
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That depends the way the manufacturer made the switch.

Some are internally wired, sometimes with a diode also, which limits it to
light on when the switch is in the ON position, therefore cannot be used as an indicator.

Do you know the brand and part number of the switch?


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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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Re: Switching Subjects

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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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Yes that appears to be the type which has the bulb internally wired so you can’t use it as an indicator.

You need a switch with an isolated bulb or LED.

One of them is the
NKK M2123LFG01.


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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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Re: Switching Subjects

No biggy, Thanks for the info
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