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12 volt kill switch

Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:51 pm
by KYAvion
So I was running off the batteries and had some lights on, two fantastic fans running, and the bathroom fan on. I start the water for a shower, and the 12v kill switch trips. I try it again, but each time the water pump kicks on the breaker trips. Once I turned out some lights (kitchen, a couple overhead lights, and the valence lights), all worked fine.

I suspect the breaker is probably bad, so I'll replace it and see out it goes. Unfortunately my Avion isn't home with me now and I didn't check the breaker type before leaving, so can anyone tell me the brand and size of the breaker?

Re: 12 volt kill switch

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 9:06 pm
by Razorback
Picture coming soon of the kill switch in our 1987 34W...... But ours was made by Carlingswitch, Inc., 30A, Max Volts=65VDC, 277VAC, Delay=34, Trip amp = 40.5, .

Re: 12 volt kill switch

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 9:35 pm
by Razorback
Here is the picture.

Also sent the picture and an inquiry to Carling to see if they still carry it (or can point me to a distributor).

Re: 12 volt kill switch

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 9:53 pm
by KYAvion
Thanks! Appreciate the help!

Re: 12 volt kill switch

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 10:03 pm
by KYAvion
BTW, why do you think it is that this breaker doesn't trip when I'm running a similar load and plugged into 110v. Of course the converter is converting 110 to 12v, but isn't that 12v load still running through that 30 DC breaker?

Re: 12 volt kill switch

Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:31 am
by Razorback
Not sure how to answer your question.

As you can see in the picture, there is a black area at the top edge of the label. There are numbers in that area that I cannot make out. Can anyone here possibly look at theirs and see what their label shows?

Re: 12 volt kill switch

Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2017 11:44 am
by Razorback
Received this reply from Carling.....

"Hi Paul,
I found a distributor Spemco Specialties that has the breaker in stock with a white handle. Part number AA1-B0-34-630-3B1-C.
Here is the link where you can order it: http://spemco.com/aa1-b0-34-630-3b1-c-c ... r-30-amps/"

Do a web search on the part number.... you might find it cheaper.

Re: 12 volt kill switch

Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:06 pm
by KYAvion
Thanks!