Transfer switch for 12v emergency lighting?

[Bassist58]

Thank you.

[big2bird]

I agree totally.

I am scrapping the idea of automatically turning the system on when the power goes out.

The KISS principal is always the way to go.

[DonL]

I agree totally.

I am scrapping the idea of automatically turning the system on when the power goes out. I am now looking into using LED strips (16' lengths chopped up and distributed throughout my house, more like mood lighting), still powered by a 12V battery (solar charged), but using a simple on/off switch which I could find in the dark, if necessary. This way, I could just use the lights whenever I felt like.Thank you all for your input. I will do more research and post my final design idea in the Electronics forum.

Thanks again!

Brian

I would not scrap the Auto idea.

You could add 1 switch and make it all work.

The switch could be a test switch that just kills the relay, and makes for a good monthly test for your battery system.

Don't give up yet.


The Electronics forum, may be a good place for some Safe Low Voltage design ideas.

Fuses, Fuses, Fuses. don't let the smoke out of your design.


If you don't get help on this Forum you can get help on http://www.winforce.net/forum/electronic-talk