Double Pole Double Throw Reversing Switch

[Chris Labatt-Simon]

Hi All -

Looking to put a tricolor and anchor light on the masthead using the existing two wires. To do this, you need to use a double pole double throw reversing switch to switch to the left or right and reverse polarity to select which light you want on.

Does anyone know of a DPDT reversing switch that will fit into the stock P40 electrical panel so I don't need to buy a new panel and mount it?

Thanks!

Chris Labatt-Simon

Pelican P40 #76

[Chris Labatt-Simon]

Actually, forgot that each of those switches is actually a circuit breaker. Not sure if a double pole double throw reversing circuit breaker even exists? Let alone one that will fit into the existing panel. Ugh.

[John Baudendistel]

Just pull up new wires using the old wires.  Get the model with the strobe too.  1. Old anchor switch, 2. New tri color switch 3. New strobe switch. 

It’s only about 3 hours in a boatswain chair.  That’s how I did it.  

Done. 

John Baudendistel

On Apr 23, 2024, at 4:39 PM, Chris Labatt-Simon <c.laba...@gmail.com> wrote:

Actually, forgot that each of those switches is actually a circuit breaker. Not sure if a double pole double throw reversing circuit breaker even exists? Let alone one that will fit into the existing panel. Ugh.

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[Michael Moradzadeh]

Depends on the unit!

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[Marty McOmber]

Could you do two different switches with blocking diodes in line on each wire?

If you find that switch let us know!

On Apr 23, 2024, at 2:39 PM, Chris Labatt-Simon <c.laba...@gmail.com> wrote:

Actually, forgot that each of those switches is actually a circuit breaker. Not sure if a double pole double throw reversing circuit breaker even exists? Let alone one that will fit into the existing panel. Ugh.

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[Michael Moradzadeh]

If he has only two wires, that wouldn't work.

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[Chris Labatt-Simon]

Can you please update us on the below ASAP. Thanks.

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