Waterproofing Switches - Revision history

Jeff: /* Relay "Suspensions" */

2006-02-28T05:25:37Z

Relay "Suspensions"

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	=== Relay "Suspensions" ===		=== Relay "Suspensions" ===
	On the [http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/200_0418/cowl_stay/cowl_stay.cfm ST1300 cowl microfiche] is item [http://www.ronayers.com/browseparts.cfm?searchstring=38306-MCA-000 four], p/n 38306-MCA-000 "SUSPENSION", which is a sleeve intended to attach ~~the~~ relay to the cowl. These "suspensions" also make excellent waterproofing housings for ~~simple~~ switches, such as you might use for accessories on your motorcycle. Just cut a round hole in the end and fit it snugly around the switch body, and zip-tie the open end closely around the wires. Don't buy this one, though, because...		On the [http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/200_0418/cowl_stay/cowl_stay.cfm ST1300 cowl microfiche] is item [http://www.ronayers.com/browseparts.cfm?searchstring=38306-MCA-000 four], p/n 38306-MCA-000 "SUSPENSION", which is a sleeve intended to attach a Micro-ISO relay to the cowl. These "suspensions" also make excellent waterproofing housings for toggle switches, such as you might use for accessories on your motorcycle. Just cut a round hole in the end and fit it snugly around the switch body, and zip-tie the open end closely around the wires. Don't buy this one, though, because...

	There is another, seemingly identical relay <b>suspension</b> available. But it's less than <b>half the price</b>!		There is another, seemingly identical relay <b>suspension</b> available. But it's less than <b>half the price</b>!

Jeff at 00:28, 28 February 2006

2006-02-28T00:28:08Z

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	=== Switch Boots ===		=== Switch Boots ===
			[[Image:SwitchBoot.jpg\|thumb\|A toggle switch boot]]
	Switch boots are available online, or from Fry's. I have one from Fry's, made by "GC". It's part number 35-060. It has a vinyl boot and accepts switches with a 1/4" diameter and up to a 3/4" length.		Switch boots are available online, or from Fry's. I have one from Fry's, made by "GC". It's part number 35-060. It has a vinyl boot and accepts switches with a 1/4" diameter and up to a 3/4" length.

Admin at 00:16, 28 February 2006

2006-02-28T00:16:31Z

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	=== Basics ===		=== Basics ===

Admin at 00:15, 28 February 2006

2006-02-28T00:15:10Z

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	=== Switch Boots ===		=== Switch Boots ===
	Switch boots are available online, or from Fry's. I have GC part number 35-060~~, which is~~ a vinyl boot ~~that~~ accepts switches with a 1/4" diameter and up to a 3/4" length.		Switch boots are available online, or from Fry's. I have one from Fry's, made by "GC". It's part number 35-060. It has a vinyl boot and accepts switches with a 1/4" diameter and up to a 3/4" length.

Admin at 00:00, 28 February 2006

2006-02-28T00:00:33Z

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Admin at 23:34, 27 February 2006

2006-02-27T23:34:17Z

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=== Basics ===
If you're going to use toggle switches to control your accessories, it's probably a good idea to make them as water-resistant as possible. There are three things I do to achieve this: use dielectric grease on the connectors, use a rubber relay "suspension" to reduce water exposure, and use a rubber toggle-switch boot to prevent water from entering from the top.

=== Dielectric Grease ===
Dielectric grease simply prevents water from getting to the connector surfaces and causing corrosion. It's available from any auto-parts vendor, from Honda, and from industrial suppliers.

=== Relay "Suspensions" ===
On the [http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/200_0418/cowl_stay/cowl_stay.cfm ST1300 cowl microfiche] is item [http://www.ronayers.com/browseparts.cfm?searchstring=38306-MCA-000 four], p/n 38306-MCA-000 "SUSPENSION", which is a sleeve intended to attach the relay to the cowl. These "suspensions" also make excellent waterproofing housings for simple switches, such as you might use for accessories on your motorcycle. Just cut a round hole in the end and fit it snugly around the switch body, and zip-tie the open end closely around the wires. Don't buy this one, though, because...

There is another, seemingly identical relay <b>suspension</b> available. But it's less than <b>half the price</b>!
*[http://www.ronayers.com/browseparts.cfm?searchstring=38306-MCA-000 38306-MCA-000] $6.57
*[http://www.ronayers.com/browseparts.cfm?searchstring=38506-MCS-G00 38506-MCS-G00] $3.27

This second, cheaper relay suspension appears on the [http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/200_0418/wire_harness_st1300/wire_harness_st1300.cfm ST1300 wire harness microfiche] as item nine.

=== Switch Boots ===
Switch boots are available online, or from Fry's. I have GC part number 35-060, which is a vinyl boot that accepts switches with a 1/4" diameter and up to a 3/4" length.