6-Pin DPDT Toggle Switch ON/OFF 2-Position 15A 250VAC – E-TEN 1321 (Car, Boat, Panel)

Match the switch's current and voltage ratings to your circuit requirements. This switch is rated 15A at 250VAC, making it suitable for most 12V–250VAC automotive, marine, and light industrial accessory circuits. As a rule of thumb, your actual load current should stay at or below 80% of the rated maximum for continuous-duty use. For DC circuits, the safe operating current is generally lower than the AC rating — typically around 10–12A at 12VDC.

DPDT stands for Double Pole Double Throw. It controls two separate circuits simultaneously with a single actuator. SPST (Single Pole Single Throw) controls one circuit with one on/off path. SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) routes one circuit to one of two outputs. DPDT is the go-to choice for motor reversing, dual-circuit switching, or signal routing where two independent circuits must switch together.

This switch is rated at 15A and 250VAC. For DC applications, the safe operating current is generally lower — typically around 10–12A at 12VDC. This is because DC arcing is harder to extinguish than AC arcing at zero-crossing. Always derate for DC use and size your wiring accordingly.

The E-TEN 1321 is a standard panel-mount toggle switch without a factory-fitted weatherproof boot. For marine or outdoor installations exposed to moisture, spray, or salt air, we recommend pairing it with a compatible rubber toggle boot cover (sold separately) to protect the switch body and terminals. In protected indoor panel enclosures, no additional sealing is typically required.

A 6-pin DPDT switch has two poles, each with three terminals: Common (COM), Normally Open (NO), and Normally Closed (NC). For a basic ON/OFF application, connect your power source to both COM pins and your loads to the corresponding NO pins — the circuit closes when the lever is toggled ON. For motor reversing, cross-connect the output terminals between the two poles so that toggling the switch reverses polarity to the motor. Always label your wires before installation to avoid confusion.

The E-TEN 1321 toggle switch typically requires a panel cutout of approximately 12mm (≈15/32"). The threaded bushing passes through the hole and is secured with the included locking nut. We recommend drilling a test hole in scrap material first, as panel tolerances can vary slightly. If you need the exact bushing diameter for your specific batch, please contact us to confirm before drilling.

Yes. The E-TEN 1321 is widely used in 12V and 24V automotive and marine control panels. Its terminals are compatible with standard spade connectors and solder connections commonly used in automotive accessory wiring. For marine applications, use tinned copper wire and marine-grade connectors to prevent corrosion at the terminal joints.