40 cruiser shower pump out switch

[Gusty]

Looking to replace the shower pump out switch on our 2009 40 cruiser. The std switch is a push button thingy that is uncomfortable for my wife to use. SVB sell the same ones. Any suggestions welcome.

[robmeer]

I Changed it to an on/off switch (waterproof of course). Keeping it pressed during showering is not easy. That works great (and due to the noise, nobody forgets to turn it off afterwards...)

[Gusty]

Many thanks for the tip.  I've not yet found an on-off switch of reasonable size that is rated the same as the OEM switch (30amp). Seems a bit high to me but apparently its to accommodate the surge when the pump starts.

[Keweetoo]

You could fit a 30A relay (from motor factors) with just the signal wires to the on/off switch.

[Happysailor]

The pump is max 10A.. I replaced the switch as well with an on/ off switch, rated 220V and 15A. Even led light is working with 12V only and works well..

https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0D9RX8FQL?ref_=pe_111809601_1111269701_i_fed_asin_title

[Mirror45184]

Happysailor,

Need to be careful about the voltage/amperage ratings for contacts. Surprisingly 12 VDC contacts need a higher duty than the 220VAC rated contacts. The AC contacts do not arc as much when opening (turning off) as there is a 0 volt crossing (Alternating current) which stops the arc. A DC contact does not have a 0 crossing and therefore the arc is harder to stop as it opens. The is the reason to over size the DC switch.