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Review on 5-Pack 12V/20A Red LED Illuminated 3Pin HOTSYSTEM Rocker Toggle Switch SPST ON/Off Carbon Fiber Cover For Car Truck Boat Motorcycle by Antonio Edan

Revainrating 5 out of 5

sturdy switch and led adds great appeal

i bought one of these to use in a diy radio project. originally, i thought the addition of the rocker switch cover would give it a more industrial feel, but i eventually opted to remove the cover and go with a bare switch. the cover comes right off, so its removal was no problem at all. the switch itself is also very easy to install. depending on your application, you can adjust the depth over 1/4" by moving the inner nut.wiring was pretty simple. i'm still convinced the labels are switched on the terminals, but there's only two possible ways this can be wired so it's easy to figure out. when i wire the switch up according to the labels, the led always stays on, but the switch still functions like normal (just upside-down). when wired the opposite, everything works as you would expect. the addition of the led at the end of the toggle is a great effect. since i'm using this to switch power to an amp and some circuitry, the lighted led lets me know if the unit is receiving power (and therefore, drawing on the battery).you may be able to find this item for cheaper at a parts store or other online retailers, but the convenience of free prime shipping and invoice tracking available through amazon makes this an easy purchase choice. i will definitely buy this item again when in need!

Pros
  • Illuminated red LED adds a touch of sophistication and modernity
Cons
  • Carbon fiber cover can easily crack or shatter upon impact