lookinforsnook Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 Wondering if anyone has done this or is thinking about doing this. The last 2 unmarked 3 position switches (up accessory #1, off, down accessory #2) on the dash are powering on various systems that didn't come standard on my 26 TRS. Systems like extra bilge pump, live well pump, etc. I'd like to install a red indicating light above each of these switches (similar to the red indicating light for the factory bilge pump) that would light up when either of the systems associated with that particular switch is in the on position to let me know it's status in case they were inadvertently bumped and turned on. I think this would help to prevent burning up pumps, lights etc. with just a quick glance and noticing a light is on. If someone has done it already, please let us know how it worked out for you and was it worth doing. Also, any wiring schematic and parts that you used would be great knowing about. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 I thought about it and its an idea worth exploring and Im sure its doable.... Im constantly checking mine so on the one hand itd be nice but on the other hand I think for them to be bright enough to see during the day your going to have to deal with the extra light when running at night. I run a ton at night so I passed on pursuing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforsnook Posted April 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 Finchaser, good point. I hear what you're saying, but I'm thinking that a red light being on would be easier to your night vision versus say a white light would. The standard bilge indicating light I can see well enough if on during the day, but I do have a hardtop, so for the most part the indicating light is not typically in direct sunlight making it easier for me to see status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Headhunter Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 How about a switch that lights up instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim33042 Posted April 24, 2022 Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 Grabbed these from new wire marine, they will custom print for you as well. I used the original lighted switch and added the cover. You can buy new lighted switch in several colors and add the cover you want. You could go with a basic lighted switch with a blank cover. However, using the above would help guide any other passenger to the switch you wanted turned on. The original approach would require drilling [plexi]glass, which can crack on you and then you would still have to rig a jumper wire to the switch of choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforsnook Posted April 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 19 hours ago, Headhunter said: How about a switch that lights up instead? Good ideas. Do you know if they make an illuminated 3 position toggle switch that can be swapped out for the existing one already in the panel? Or maybe as jim33402 suggests a lighted rocker switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim33042 Posted April 24, 2022 Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 Yes, depends on what switch you need, easiest is to count connections on back of current switch and then get lighted option match https://newwiremarine.com/product-category/switches-and-actuators/rocker-switch-bodies/ I have used “printed” and found lighted option was lacking, the better etched version is shown in my picture. I suggest browsing pre-made items first then you can look at specific body and custom etching covers if necessary. https://newwiremarine.com/marine-grade-switches/marine-rocker-switches/ there are lighted toggle switches as well. Google “lighted toggle switch” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 If going the lighted switch route Id go with a rocker style.... cant put a waterproof boot on the toggle style so water will get into the switch over time. The rockers are real bright tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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