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The Cole Hersee catalog rates most of the switches at 12V DC. Can they be safely used in a 24V application?

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The Cole Hersee catalog rates most of the switches at 12V DC. Can they be safely used in a 24V application?

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Sometimes. Items such as Solenoids and Illuminated Switches must be used at the rated current and voltage due to the internal components. Ignition, push-pull, momentary, door and other types of non-illuminated switches can be used in a 24V system, with one proviso. For a 24V application you must de-rate the current capability of a 12V product.. Using Ohm’s Law, if you double the voltage, you must divide the current in half.