Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] water proof switches

[Al Secor <wreckdiver@usadatanet.net>]

Ray,

Regarding toggle switches, you can get rubber boots that mount over the switch
to make it waterproof (assuming the switch itself is mounted in a waterproof
container.  This is how most canister dive lights are designed.  The boots can
be found in Digikey or any marine store.

Al Secor  ARS: WA3PWX  Scuba Instructor SSI PDIC TDI
http://www.geocities.com/SubDiverI



Quoting Ray Keefer <psubs2001@yahoo.com>:

> Ok,
> 
> Another basic parts question. I am designing a
> semi-dry ambient. How do I keep electrical switches
> dry? For that matter how do I keep the electrics dry?
> 
> I can envision running the electrics into sealed
> compensated boxes to keep salt water away from bus
> bars, barrier strips and fuses. 
> 
> How about switches? I can mount them on the front
> sides of the sealed boxes to keep the terminals away
> from water. How do I keep water from invading through
> the front of switches? Can I use gas proof switches?
> Are they sealed? Or just designed not to spark?
> 
> So far the only real thought I had was to mount push
> button switches on a plate then cover with a rubber
> membrane. To active a push button, press on the
> membrane over the switch and press it through the
> rubber.
> 
> Displays are easy. I can mount them inside sealed
> boxes behind plexiglass.
> 
> Regards,
> Ray
> 
> 
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