DPDT Slide Switches

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DPDT Slide Switches

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I'm looking at fitting an in board charger to my Tiger. Can any one tell me whats the best type of switch to use. I was thinking of using a DPDT slide switch. I know you can get (correct me if I'm wrong ) 2 pole on/off or 3 on/off/on. Does it matter which one to use ? I probably will use a Deans charging connector as well.

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Re: DPDT Slide Switches

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I was also looking at doing this. I'm curious what switches people are using with their circuits.
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Re: DPDT Slide Switches

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I am also interested in how this is done,I would like to not have to open the hull every time I need to charge the battery.Saxondog
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Re: DPDT Slide Switches

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Here's the method I've been using for a couple of years without any problem and it uses the HL on/off switch but relocated somewhere better.
The best pace for the recharging socket on the Tiger is under the exhaust heatshield where it can't be seen.
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Re: DPDT Slide Switches

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Howdoo i did this a while ago but removed it all after reading about batterys blowing up in the tanks.
used a dpdt switch, centre pole live and neutral, switch up powers the board, switch down connects the charger to the battery. Can't seem to get the pictures up

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Re: DPDT Slide Switches

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Try again
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Try again
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Wrong way around, switxh up couples charger to battery, switch down puts power to the board
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Jrc and afv thanks for this information its been a great help. I might be pm you for further info.

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Re: DPDT Slide Switches

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Same here thanks for the information,this is really the finale mod I need to finish the electrical components of my TIGER S-13.Blake
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