Help with Kioti Switches (for Aux lights, etc.)

David in KY · Aug 24, 2023

Hello everyone,

I am looking for new switches that will pop into the factory switch slots on my Kioti RX6620. I would love to have the identical form factor switch, but would settle for just having the same slot dimensions, so I don't have to fabricate some mounting solution. I have searched the internet for the OEM switches and can only find kits like for strobe lights, or replacement switches for various controls (with the requisite icons printed on them).

I am hesitant to buy those from my dealer because each switch appears to be in the $70 range retail. That's fairly steep for a switch, and I need four of them.

I purchased some Blue Sea System switches (which are very nice quality BTW), but they are loose in the slots. The approximate measurements are:

Kioti= 1.900" x 0.855"
Blue Sea= 1.585" x .8130"

Has anyone found an straightforward replacement to these switches? I'd love to hear about it.

Thanks for any help.

David

Roadworthy · Aug 24, 2023

I needed a replacement switch for a Harbor Freight welder. They didn't sell them. After taking the dimensions I found some very close ones on eBay.

ddbackhoe · Aug 25, 2023

The inner knockout (in green) is 1.9 x .855 ? No markings at all on the switch?

https://www.carlingtech.com/switch-type#:~:text=Full%2Dsized%20switches%20include%20rocker,21.08mm%20x%2036.83mm).

David in KY · Aug 25, 2023

DDBackhoe,

Your question made me realize that I should have just measured the slot dimensions, and not the springy plastic clip dimensions!! Also the green X is just an aesthetic feature on the plastic plug/ slot filler plate. This photo shows the open slots. The small ones I want switches for measure 1.75" x .875"

David in KY · Aug 25, 2023

DDBackhoe,

Your Carling Technologies link was very helpful. I ended up ordering some switches at $8.25 each.
(Mfr. Part #: L11D1S001-AZZ00-000, RS Stock #: 70131611)

Carling Technologies - L11D1S001-AZZ00-000 - Switch, SPST, 15A, 125VAC, On-None-Off, Silver-Nickel, Silver Tin-Oxide, Gold - RS

L11D1S001-AZZ00-000 from Carling Technologies at RS

us.rs-online.com

The Daedong/ Kioti switches would be great, but you'll likely also need a wiring harness pigtail to complete the connection, as the OEM switches don't have traditional blade terminals. This just adds more cost to the installation.

Thanks for the information. I'll post back later as the installation comes together.

David

grsthegreat · Aug 25, 2023

I added 2 switches for my strobe lighting years ago, and they were unmarked but fit perfectly. I went to look up the site for you, but its no longer inline. Mine simply light up. But i found them by searching marine grade rocker switches.

grsthegreat · Aug 25, 2023

Try here.

https://www.newark.com/c/switches-relays/switches/rocker-switches?illumination=illuminated

they have 44mmx22mm

https://www.newark.com/eaton/8005k23n313v32/switch-rocker-spst-15a-28vac-black/dp/93B0936

ddbackhoe · Aug 26, 2023

David in KY said:
DDBackhoe,

Your Carling Technologies link was very helpful. I ended up ordering some switches at $8.25 each.
(Mfr. Part #: L11D1S001-AZZ00-000, RS Stock #: 70131611)

Carling Technologies - L11D1S001-AZZ00-000 - Switch, SPST, 15A, 125VAC, On-None-Off, Silver-Nickel, Silver Tin-Oxide, Gold - RS

L11D1S001-AZZ00-000 from Carling Technologies at RS

us.rs-online.com

The Daedong/ Kioti switches would be great, but you'll likely also need a wiring harness pigtail to complete the connection, as the OEM switches don't have traditional blade terminals. This just adds more cost to the installation.

Thanks for the information. I'll post back later as the installation comes together.

David

Glad it helped. For wiring, Ive become a big fan of solder seal connectors.

Solder Seal | Insulated Electrical Connectors | Connectors | Electrical | Wurth USA

www.wurthusa.com

David in KY · Aug 28, 2023

Thank you all for the information to help me find suitable switches for my Kioti instrument panel.
I ordered an EATON (P/N 8004K25N1V2) switch and a Carling Technologies (P/N L11D1S001-AZZ00-000) switch for comparison. Both switches snapped into the panel perfectly.
You can see that they are both aesthetically different from the factory switch, but otherwise, they function perfectly. I mistakenly ordered screw terminals on the Eaton instead of blade/ spade terminals. Pay attention to that if it's important to you.

Anyway, just making the information available for the next guy.

Take care,

David