Toggle switch/relay?

[boater15]

So I am in the process of putting LEDs on my boat. I was planning on using a toggle switch to turn on/off. I was going to run positive to battery with an inline fuse, ground to battery and third prong on switch to accessory. However, I read that you have to use a relay when using toggle switches. Is this correct? I have read that the switch will get hot and burn up without a relay. Confused.

 

[gillhunter]

If the toggle switch has an amperage rating equal to higher than the amperage draw of the lights you will be ok. If it isn't you can install a relay that is rated at equal to or higher than the amperage draw of the lights and control the relay with a toggle.

 

[Bob Landry]

You don't need a relay. Just about any marine switch you find is going to be rated for at least 10A, which is above what the LEDs will draw.

 

[bassboy1]

Those LEDs hardly draw anything. Like half a watt, or .035 amp. You can run a bunch of those through a 10 amp toggle or rocker switch without the slightest issue.

 

[boater15]

Thanks Gentlemen!

 

[Rock]

i just finished putting led's on last jeep. i may go with these on the boat also(there are 2 50 watt lights on it now). Here's the link to the ones i used on the jeep. does this club have some that they prefer, or recommend?


https://www.4wheelparts.com/Lighting-and-Lighting-Accessories/Dually-D2-Wide-Beam-Light-by-Rigid-Industries.aspx?t_c=14&t_s=448&t_pt=101155&t_pl=107764&t_pn=RIG50111


I'm not a fan of these on a vehicle. but, w/ a greater need to conserve power(on a boat), led's are the obvious choice.