Momentary switch, how many amps?

**hardcoreracing** · 02-07-2008, 03:22 PM

I'm setting up a startup controller to my docking station. I will run 22 gauge wire to turn on the laptop via momentary switch. Does anyone know which momentary switch I should use? There's one that is 0.5 amps and the other which is 1.5 amps.

**Rob Withey** · 02-07-2008, 03:26 PM

either will be fine.

**hardcoreracing** · 02-07-2008, 03:30 PM

Thanks for the quick reply. I think I'll go with the 1.5 amp switch then since it's bigger and looks more sturdy.

**hari-bhari** · 02-10-2008, 12:56 AM

it doesnt really matter. all you are doing is jumping two pins

**pancit175** · 02-10-2008, 06:43 PM

At the very most it would use 200mA if that.

**lbridges** · 02-10-2008, 07:04 PM

As a point of reference, I'm using a telephone extension wire to turn on mine. It's wired into the unused modem port. What gauge wire is that...around 28?