Hi
I have a rotary switch with a current carrying capacity of 5A non-switching, that's fair enough. It is however rated at 150mA switching @ 250V AC/DC. Could this switching current be safely increased at only 12V DC and by how much? If you took a proportional figure based on power then it would be a little over 3A at 12V DC but does it work that way? The actual data sheet of the switch in question is here but it doesn't give a 12V DC rating.
Any help appreciated.
Paul
I have a rotary switch with a current carrying capacity of 5A non-switching, that's fair enough. It is however rated at 150mA switching @ 250V AC/DC. Could this switching current be safely increased at only 12V DC and by how much? If you took a proportional figure based on power then it would be a little over 3A at 12V DC but does it work that way? The actual data sheet of the switch in question is here but it doesn't give a 12V DC rating.
Any help appreciated.
Paul