Wire an 8 pin Rotary Changeover Switch

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  • Опубликовано: 4 дек 2024

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  • @edcglassworks5771
    @edcglassworks5771 Месяц назад +2

    I’ve watched this video 5 times now and it’s starting to make sense. Hot and neutral doesn’t matter as long as they are all on the same orientation.
    Btw this is the best video I’ve seen on this so far.
    Thank you.

    • @edcglassworks5771
      @edcglassworks5771 Месяц назад

      I need to switch from inverter to generator. And I’m feeding power to 2 RV’s from one power bank simultaneously.

  • @Par_x3D
    @Par_x3D 5 месяцев назад +1

    This was exactly what I was looking for! When I bought this switch I was under the assumption that this is how it would operate, before learning more and that what I want is a DPDT on off on selector switch. Thank you so much!

  • @benjaminduerksen9568
    @benjaminduerksen9568 3 месяца назад +1

    Just got one of these for a well pump application. Great explanation of how this little sucker is wired as it can be a little confusing right out of the box! Thanks man!

  • @arnoldreiter435
    @arnoldreiter435 2 года назад +5

    Thats a smart idea. Im a visual learner (why i watch u tube) and had to watch twice to get it. A wiring diagram would be great here. This is a great application for a transfer switch.

  • @jasonhayes2778
    @jasonhayes2778 Год назад +3

    Finally sound what I'm looking for, single input with dual output. Just need to figure out how to wire it.

  • @shawnm.braddock5150
    @shawnm.braddock5150 10 дней назад

    Thanks soooooo much for this video!!! I was struggling. I used my three way switch as a two way in, one power out and could not figure it out. Now I have my solar and shore power options without sending power back into the inverter.

  • @mikezoom42
    @mikezoom42 Год назад +2

    thank you exactly what i was looking for for my van install, UPDATE i wanted 2 outputs from a solar array input so i could choose where the solar charges either to the leausre batt or a power bank. by doing the opposite to what you did ie connect the odd numbered posts in same way you connected the even numberd post and it works big thanks

  • @GlennDeBard-tl5ir
    @GlennDeBard-tl5ir Год назад

    Very helpful. I had the two power sources right but didn't know about the two jumper wires. After putting them in it worked fine.
    In my ext cord black in hot and white is common. You used red as hot.

  • @ferdm9646
    @ferdm9646 Год назад +2

    You should consider continuity test instead of resistance! Great review keep it up.

  • @si12volt1
    @si12volt1 Год назад +1

    Need to see the wiring for a switch to do one input to two outputs ....I'm doing the same wiring from my solar array two my charge controller or switch to my eco flow delta max on the xt60i plug, exactly what you did on your second setup the 12v setup, hope the wiring diagram comes with the switch

  • @ThisRandomUsername
    @ThisRandomUsername 2 года назад +6

    Great simple tutorial. It's quite a good rating for this price of switch.
    It's worth noting that often these switches are rated at much lower DC voltage or current than AC. That's because a DC arc doesn't self-extinguish because there's no zero-crossing 100 or 120 times a second. That can cause the contacts to weld themselves together or just burn and leave a carbon later on them. Probably not a huge problem for your setup with a small DC voltage from a few panels.

    • @davidg1676
      @davidg1676 3 месяца назад

      I wish I had read this review before I bought this product. My goal was to make a sort of series selector so that in position one a single panel would work and in position 2 two panels would work in series. Now I have my doubts because I read on the small label on the selector that it has a limit of 240 volts DC 1A. My two panels connected in series will have a total of approximately 80 volts and 8.37 A.

    • @ThisRandomUsername
      @ThisRandomUsername 3 месяца назад

      @@davidg1676 I think that DC rating means it's capable of interrupting 1A DC, which is much less than it would actually handle while switched on. If I were you I'd just get a DC rated circuit breaker to put in series, then make sure you turn that off before changing the selector. That won't pass inspection, but will work as long as the switch is rated for at least 10A AC.
      Why not try configure it so that you could either parallel or series connect your panels?

  • @terricoady3948
    @terricoady3948 Год назад +3

    Hi there. This is such a great video. There is not much in the way of directions for these. You explained how you were going to wire them up but you never showed the wires actually attached. Can you make a diagram or show the pictures of the actual wiring. That would help. Thanks.
    Terri

  • @lukesakail9101
    @lukesakail9101 9 дней назад

    Clearly.. it's helpful too

  • @loucinci3922
    @loucinci3922 2 года назад +1

    Interesting setup. Thanks for sharing

  • @zDoubleE23
    @zDoubleE23 5 месяцев назад

    Nice tutorial. If you want to find continuity, you can always use the continuity mode on the DMM. It looks like a volume icon. Whenever there is a connection, it beeps.

  • @christiangabasa1432
    @christiangabasa1432 2 года назад +5

    Nice video… I’m trying to do the same set up but I’m a little confuse…Where does your ground wires go in the switch?

    • @mobilehomelife4028
      @mobilehomelife4028 2 года назад +1

      I have the same question, will post it as well.

    • @chevydavidson9220
      @chevydavidson9220 Год назад

      You want grounds to always be connected. They don't switch with the on/off. Same way with nuetral. Only hot wires are switched. That way if any stray voltage happens you are still protected by the ground. Please someone chime in if I have it wrong.

    • @mobilehomelife4028
      @mobilehomelife4028 Год назад

      @@chevydavidson9220 So the ground literally just passes directly through then.

  • @hotrodheart26
    @hotrodheart26 7 месяцев назад

    Yes.
    I can set up one solar array with that switch to charge up my solar generator either in my Shop or my home as needed. With circuit breakers wired in for additional safety. Thank you. A single PV input, two outputs as needed.

  • @joesmith1142
    @joesmith1142 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you! I was getting frustrated because the blue seas rotary switch instructions dont mention using a jumper wire on both outputs if you only want to use a single output with two inputs. The diagram shows a solid line between them, and i was assuming thats what the solid lines meant, but not being a pro, i didnt want to chance it and connect them and possible destroy my new inverter.

  • @Kyee71
    @Kyee71 2 года назад

    Thanks for the ohms trick it helped a lot.

  • @KaminielLepan
    @KaminielLepan 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for the video... Very informative...👍👍👍

  • @georgestewart1983
    @georgestewart1983 7 месяцев назад +1

    I have replaced my broken 3 way fridge (12v/240v/ gas.) in my campervan with a small 240v compressor fridge (50w) This works fine on campsite hook-up 240v. When driving I want to use an inverter powered by the 12v cable (was for 3 way fridge)which is powered when the engine runs. Can I use the rotary changeover switch to do this ? and how should I wire it? Will this switch allow the fridge to work on hook-up 240v without 240v going to the inverter? (or does this not matter!) Thanks for any help you can offer.

  • @simonsmith7988
    @simonsmith7988 28 дней назад

    are these AC or DC your using!

  • @wstt4
    @wstt4 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for the video. Someone said these rotary changeover switches shouldn’t be switched under load, is that true? How many amps do you have going through that switch, and how many faults? Thanks

  • @AmanPatelPlus
    @AmanPatelPlus Год назад

    I am going to be using this switch to "select" between a dryer outlet and tesla EVSE (ev charger). This allows me to use the 10amp romex that runs to my dryer for dual purpose and it won't overload my breaker. I'll report back when I finish the project.
    What kind of wall box can we use for home/residential use?

  • @KissisAdventures
    @KissisAdventures 2 года назад +1

    Hi. My application is exactly the same as yours; solar panel switching from position 1 to solar controller and position 2 to ecoflow power pack. I'm still a little confused with the wiring. So 2&1 will be position 1 and power pack, 4&3 will be position 2 and solar controller. Am I right so far? Does the feed in from the solar panel have to be across the remaining 4 terminals? 5,6,7 & 8? I have exactly the same switch too. TIA

  • @michaelcunningham8582
    @michaelcunningham8582 7 месяцев назад

    I have a similar situation with two lines and one load. I am much more of a visual learner. With the information you shared I have created a diagram. Would you mind reviewing the diagram and tell me if this is correct? Thanks for all your effort on the video.

  • @dodge-gi5rw
    @dodge-gi5rw 4 дня назад

    Could I use this switch to switch a motor back and forth between 240v and120v

  • @skippercaship
    @skippercaship Год назад +1

    I like your video, however, I am not very lecky savy? could you make a diagram with what wires will go to which number exactly as I will buy the same switch? I wont to supply power from my inverter when the is a power cut and then switch back the grid power when we get the power back on. Hope you see what I mean. thanking you Roger

  • @XLR411
    @XLR411 Год назад

    good vid thanks man!

  • @paulmanhart4481
    @paulmanhart4481 Год назад

    Ok. Good video.
    How do I wire one of these for a reverse forward dc motor with off with the switch straight up? Basically like a DPDT toggle switch.
    Thanks,
    Paul

  • @michalisgeorgiou257
    @michalisgeorgiou257 Год назад

    Nice video.
    Can I use this for dc current?
    Thanks

  • @Julepalme
    @Julepalme 2 года назад

    Kinda smart, nice and succinct video.

  • @gumbystown
    @gumbystown 2 года назад

    Wow Radio Shack multimeder I think Radio Shack closed here in my town about 6 years ago

  • @craigc6626
    @craigc6626 2 года назад +1

    Why didn't you sit the meter and continuity the little speaker one click over so it would have just beeped?

  • @Code_hack_
    @Code_hack_ 2 года назад +1

    Great video. How many volts does your solar input produce? Any issues with the switch and voltage arcing?

    • @LandtoHouse
      @LandtoHouse  2 года назад +1

      This is just a 22.5v panel. No issues with arcing.

  • @simonsmith7988
    @simonsmith7988 28 дней назад

    Hi,
    Can I input solar PV panels to one battery bank lead acid, then switch panels used for lead acid to another lithium battery bank! And how do I wire up!?? So that I can switch between the two battery banks!???

  • @chriskautz3245
    @chriskautz3245 Год назад

    Nice Video . If i wish 1 input and 2 outputs would I then use 1-3 as positive and 5-7 as negative ( with bridging ) then use 2-4 positive ( oulet 1 ) and 6-8 negative ( outlet 2) . Basically using power from solar panel in and it gets split into 2 outlets to supply power to 2 seperate DC loops

    • @glynmoore3730
      @glynmoore3730 Год назад

      That's exactly what I want to do. Did you find the info anywhere and have you a link ??

  • @francisudeoji406
    @francisudeoji406 11 месяцев назад

    Is it possible to do 3input and 1out put ...

  • @marvinboggs
    @marvinboggs 2 года назад

    Excellent.

  • @donaldchiure8048
    @donaldchiure8048 Год назад

    Hi I’m straggling to connect Salzar 63A 2Pole

  • @mobilehomelife4028
    @mobilehomelife4028 2 года назад +1

    My only question is the ground wire and where it connects.

    • @bren9594
      @bren9594 Год назад

      You would need a 12 pin switch

  • @Ellensai
    @Ellensai 2 года назад

    I have 4 12v lights I want to switch from (off - all 4 - just 2). They're currently wired to all switch on together with a relay that switches with the car ignition. I don't want them always on when Im driving so I want to switch them. I can easily make an on-off switch for all 4 with the power leads and an on off from two lights to all four lights, but ideally I want it in one neat switch rather than 2. Would a rotary switch work for that?

  • @brutally_honest
    @brutally_honest Год назад

    Great video, this is exactly what I needed. I’m doing something very similar. In your upper switch, did you buy the 12 terminal variety instead of the eight pin? Because you have AC current coming in and out, so three wires…? And then you do the same thing as you did in the video with DC, just short the output sides, and then wire one input to each of the options?

  • @arnedeneeff1183
    @arnedeneeff1183 8 месяцев назад

    Just spend a day to find diagram of a 4 pole cam switch. What i learned they are just on/off switches. Once you get that into your head. It’s not the radio type multi input one output switch. It is one to one

  • @seanroe2789
    @seanroe2789 2 года назад

    I am not sure I fully understand this. I also have 2 sources and one output. Mine is either from a breaker which is powered by a generator or from land line. So if I place the white and black in the input side, on top for one source and on the bottom for the other. What do I do with the grounds from each source.
    The second part I don't understand I need a power neutral and ground from the output as it goes to a mini split ac heater. So if I need 3 wires how does the other end connect to the changeover switch? Where does the ground go?

  • @DeekJohnson
    @DeekJohnson Год назад

    Sorry no an electrical guy, bus isn't there a third (ground) wire in there somewhere? for each incoming power source? Thx

  • @brucevantassel0
    @brucevantassel0 Год назад

    Hi,would I be able use this switch coming from generator panel to turn off outside inlet plug and turn off my inside inlet plug so I could use either one I wanted,30amp generator plugs I have.thanks

    • @LandtoHouse
      @LandtoHouse  Год назад

      This switch is rated for lower amperage. You are going to need a larger switch to handle 30amp AC.

    • @brucevantassel0
      @brucevantassel0 Год назад

      @@LandtoHouse ok thanks ,could you recommend a specific one for me.

    • @LandtoHouse
      @LandtoHouse  Год назад

      @@brucevantassel0 My dad actually just got a switch box for his generator. It has 6 dedicated breakers and switches for each. But sadly I do not remember the name.

  • @AHMEDGAIUSROME
    @AHMEDGAIUSROME 2 года назад

    Very noice !

  • @h.r.bauman2646
    @h.r.bauman2646 2 года назад

    Where does the ground wire get hooked up?

    • @tomkinne4592
      @tomkinne4592 2 года назад +1

      I was hoping to learn where the ground goes as well??

    • @LandtoHouse
      @LandtoHouse  2 года назад +1

      In my system I installed a ground to the building and to the ground of the electronics. Basically the ground is common on both sides of my power.

    • @h.r.bauman2646
      @h.r.bauman2646 2 года назад

      Thank you, I see how and why you got around grounding the switch. Big fan of your work by the way. I've celebrated 7 years now, full time off grid. Came to your channel for help on multiple occasions. Thanks for everything

  • @jamess1787
    @jamess1787 2 года назад

    Seth,
    Please.... Cable management. It's so much easier to just do it when you're setting it up!

    • @LandtoHouse
      @LandtoHouse  2 года назад +1

      Yes.... cable management is my worst nightmare.

  • @GibrilHouessinon
    @GibrilHouessinon Год назад

    Comment faire le schéma normalisé du compteur électrique monophasé

  • @worcesterexchange554
    @worcesterexchange554 4 месяца назад

    I have a 4 position switch like this, quite new but it has stopped working properly, it will only go to two positions and jams in the other positions.
    Does anybody know how to open it to try and see what is wrong inside?
    It seems to come in slices - perhaps I could replace the faulty slice with a good one from another switch.
    Thanks.

  • @SamuelHernandez-ey4dg
    @SamuelHernandez-ey4dg 5 месяцев назад

    Hello everyone! Reaching out to someone that can share the wealth of knowledge, in regard to automated process control. My boss came up to me and asked me to install a master contact, and a selector switch, so we can put all the instruments, devices, pumps, conveyor motor, motor drives, onto to that relay contact, all of this on a down line independed circuit. Any ideas- any one ? Thanks I will appreciate it

  • @BillEngel-kr1cv
    @BillEngel-kr1cv 6 месяцев назад

    The design of this relay is two power INPUTS to one power OUTPUT...example: 12v battery and 110v shore power go into relay switch, select which power to be used, with the selector knob and done. The jumper cable explanation makes this use confusing.

  • @JohnThomas-ou2rn
    @JohnThomas-ou2rn 11 месяцев назад

    Confusing.

  • @pascallaglaive
    @pascallaglaive Год назад

    En français

  • @greatbritain8559
    @greatbritain8559 Год назад +1

    I m sorry you didn't explain properly
    1out of 10