"Intermittent"wiper switches; input, experience et

localboy · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 5:34 pm Post subject:

This e-bay switch would operate only one wiper, correct?

May be an option for my windshield although The Admiral will wonder "Where's mine?" Laughing

Captains Cat · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 5:43 pm Post subject:

Sea Wolf · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 8:30 pm Post subject:

ak-cd · Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 1:40 am Post subject: Intermittent Wipers

Hi Chris,

Saw you Intermittent Wiper s/w on C-Brats. looks like a great idea! Wouldn't mind building one myself for our 25'. Do you have a Schematic of the layout and parts list by any chance?

Thanks, Duane Sheehan "CanDu"

Captains Cat · Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 5:12 am Post subject:

Duane, don't know if they have any more but I bought one here.

Don't give up on finding an off the shelf item. Here's one on EBAY for $40 bucks. Have not researched any more than finding it but it's under boat stuff and lists AFI motors which most of our boats have.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Boat-INTERMITTENT-Windshield-Wiper-Switch-12V-Marine-AFI-Ongaro-Vetus-Motor-12-V-/300671405985?hash=item4601698fa1&item=300671405985&pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&vxp=mtr#ht_3415wt_1263

Charlie

hardee · Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 4:13 pm Post subject:

I have been thinking I might like to do something like this too. But was thinking along the line of a toggle switch, 3 position: Push forward to lock on, center Off, and pull back for a single swipe, intermittent function. So the switch would have a forward lock, a center lock and a rear spring position. Don't know about the wiring, if that could work or not. Just curious if it would be possible and relatively easy Rolling Eyes

Thanks, I'm with Mark about potentiometer's etc.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

hardee · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:24 am Post subject:

Don't want to loose this. Am I all wet on taht 3 position switch?

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

seahooked · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:12 am Post subject:

Duane,
I'll post a schematic and wiring diagram in a few days.

Grumpy · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:40 am Post subject:

Harvey,
You are certainly not "all wet" on the 3 position switch. We have 3 wipers (all the better to see you with) and each has a 3 position switch which is center "off", "down" is spring loaded to center and gives wipe as long as you hold it and "up" is "on" until you switch it off.

There is a 4th switch at the Admiral's station which operates the same way and is called the "Wouldya" switch, as in "Honey, wouldya..." (So christened by Les)

Merv

hardee · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:32 am Post subject:

Thanks Merv.

Hope to see you soon,

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

localboy · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 12:21 pm Post subject:

I haven't given up on this yet. Just no time as I've been busy w/ other projects and trying to finish my house paint job I did last summer. I'll probably just have Les do something after the season. I want him to install a Blue Sea battery switch w/ the auto charging relay so when it's up there...

Grumpy · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 10:57 am Post subject:

For Les's solution, read my post above, includes a "woudya" switch Very Happy

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