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nboog

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Could I use a dpdt momentary switch with this setup, or would I need a spdt momentary switch?

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Posted: April 02, 2012 at 9:25 PM / IP Logged

You can use a dpdt switch, but you will use only one pole of said switch.

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so I would cap off one side, or would I wire them together?

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No need to cap off the unused 3 terminals. You can use both poles if you wish.

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so both the positives from the relays would go to both on prongs on the switch, and the off would be grounded?

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Connect nothing to ground because at rest the grounds would be fed to the relays.

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Let me look for a picture.

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It has just occurred to me that with a DPDT switch you wouldn't even need relays.

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Awesome thank you guys very much!

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