DC switch ratings

[Steve]

I have a load of switches rated at 10A@125V or 8A@240V. Although they
have 12V illumination there is not a DC rating. I want to use them for a
12V DC application. Does anyone have any idea what sort of rating can I
assume for low DC voltage or are they totally unsuitable?

The switches are Cherry RRA22H3BBRHN rocker switches.

Thanks in advance,

Steve

 

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I have a load of switches rated at 10A@125V or 8A@240V. Although they
have 12V illumination there is not a DC rating. I want to use them for a
12V DC application. Does anyone have any idea what sort of rating can I
assume for low DC voltage or are they totally unsuitable?

The switches are Cherry RRA22H3BBRHN rocker switches.

Thanks in advance,

Steve

I don't think you'll have a problem using them on DC, as the current ratings
should be fairly similar. If there are any problems, it's likely to be from
the metal contacts, as DC is more destructive to certain types of metal
contacts than others due to the effects of electrolysis.