Application of Spring Contacts
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Application of Spring Contacts
I am needing a way to transfer 120 volts AC thru two hinged wall edges without exposing any wiring. I have some connectors as shown in the picture and have them assembled in a test fixture to simulate the actual application. I will have a safety switch also in the wall edge that will prevent voltage from going to the contacts of the connector until the hinged walls are in the full open position which would prevent someone from accidently touching the HOT contacts . These connectors are from China and little info can be found other than "12 Volt Connectors". I am using them on 120 Volts AC. I measured the wires which are stranded and they are about .030" (or 20 gauge best I can tell). I have an ammeter checking the current of everything that will be going thru it, and on the 10 amp scale, I get .23 to .24 amps on the AC side.
It seems this can work very well but would like some "Expert" opinions. I know just enough to be dangerous.
Thanks

It seems this can work very well but would like some "Expert" opinions. I know just enough to be dangerous.
Thanks


#2
Should work but I would put either a push button or magnetic switch in line before contacts to shut off current when door is opened. Than you would not need a wall switch.
#4
You need to be very careful using connectors rated for 12v on a 120v circuit. What exactly are you trying to power ? That type of contact arrangement will only supply minimal current.