Waterproof Boot For Rocker Switch

[Shanaly]

hi I have impecuniously employed a finger controlled rocker switch flat on deck with my windlass. I've built alittel wooden surround for it, but i need a boot/durable membrane to cover it - preferably while i use it. can't find a boot anywhere....
any ideas or solutions?

thnx J

[savoir]

Make one up from neoprene. Hold it down with a SS hose clamp. Without pics I am only guessing that a hose clamp will fit the box.

Alternatively, foot switches are pretty cheap. Mine is a Maxwell, works fine and only cost $40.

[GordMay]

Rocker Switch Boots aren’t intended for your application, and shouldn’t be expected to perform well (for long).
Most switch manufacturers offer Boots for their various switches.

➥ Sealing Switch Boots Zago - Circuit Breaker - Toggle, Pushbutton, Rotary Switch Boots

➥ http://media.digikey.com/pdf/Data%20...ch%20Boots.pdf

[tamicatana]

McMaster-Carr may have something to work

McMaster-Carr

[Cotemar]

Jury rigging with a plastic cover just to get home is ok but will not last long in the sun.

A real foot switch will do 200 amps for years with water spray daily.
For $50 usd I would go for the real foot switch.

[bazzer]

Originally Posted by Cotemar

Jury rigging with a plastic cover just to get home is ok but will not last long in the sun.

A real foot switch will do 200 amps for years with water spray daily.
For $50 usd I would go for the real foot switch.

I agree, a simple rocker switch is unlikely to last all that long given the amps that a windlass draws, even if it has a solenoid . Get a switch that's rugged enough for the application. You might even find a suitable switch in your local autoparts store that has off-road stuff.