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TOOLS AND THE SHOP => GENERAL TOOL AND MACHINE DISCUSSION => Topic started by: Crispycritter on January 28, 2023, 05:18:44 PM
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I need a remote starter switch that does 6v to 24v only one im finding is snap on but i really dont want to drop 120 on something that wont see everyday use i had a mac that did the job that was if i remember 60 off truck but i cant find the original manufacture and i found one on ebay for 90. But if im gonna spend that i might as well just buy snappy for the warranty
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MAC and Snap-On are the best ones out there I've seen. But like you said they are pricey.
You could make your own. Grab a momentary switch, wire and alligator clips.
The excitor circuit won't see a whole lot of amperage compared to the battery cable.
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You could make your own. Grab a momentary switch, wire and alligator clips.
The excitor circuit won't see a whole lot of amperage compared to the battery cable.
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didnt think about that i got most the supplies already.... Tho i did find a snap on used market place for 65 which is reasonable i think.... Ill try making my own monday and if i dont like the results ill wait and see if anyone else knows of a good one.
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Google remote starter switch, lots come up for $12 to $50
Making your own makes sense also because you can make the leads as long as you like
Peerformance tool has one that looks like the older Snap on ones
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Well i tried making my own yesterday and didnt really care for it but should work for 24v systems i bought the performance tool for 20 off amazon and it should fill my need for 6 to 12v systems
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Most switches don't care about voltage, just amps and a starter solenoid doesn't draw many amps regardless of voltage
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Yup. Its about amps, not volts.
Remember, that circuitry goes through your starter switch with no relay in between. Inexpensive (not meaning cheap) does the job.