On Mon, 06 Sep 2004 20:04:20 +1200, Steve wrote:

I am building a new 12V DC switch panel for my boat and have a load of
switches rated at 10A@125V or 8A@240V. Although they have 12V
illumination there is not a DC rating in the datasheet. Does anyone have
any idea what sort of rating can I assume for low DC voltage or are they
totally unsuitable?

The switches are Cherry RRA22H3BBRHN rocker switches.

Thanks in advance,

Steve

I've always been told to use DC switches and breakers on DC.
The arc is harder to break because there isn't a null period in DC
like there is in AC.
I wouldn't use them unless they are rated for Direct Current.
Mark E. Williams