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    Is Negative Switching the Key to Managing High Amps in DC Circuits?

    No 12vdc rating listed in spec sheet. I wish I could get the manufacturer to give me a spec...I guess I don't present enough buying potential to get them to do that though... Thanks for all the comments and help!
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    Is Negative Switching the Key to Managing High Amps in DC Circuits?

    I am working with a mechanical switch. Some further thinking about these ratings are confusing me even more. The switch is rated 1/4 HP (185 watts) @ 32vdc which equals 5.8A. Does this mean at 12vdc and 185 watts it is good to 15.4A? Another way to look at it is the pump is rated 15.5A...
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    Is Negative Switching the Key to Managing High Amps in DC Circuits?

    Basic question here: I have a simple circuit consisting of a 12 vdc battery, a level switch and a water pump. The switch is rated for 1/4 HP @ 32 vdc, and the pump is 12 vdc rated at 15.5A. If 1/4 HP = 185 watts, I assume that equals 5.8A @ 32 vdc, and is not capable of handling the motor...