Microswitch in lighting controlled by rocker switch issue

[daniejc]

Hi and thankyou for reading this. I have an issue where my lights in my camper (12v LED) contain their own switch which is reset every time i use the rocker switch to turn them off. This means that i have to turn on the rocker switch and then turn on the microswitch in the lights - which is a pain! If i leave the rocker on and remove the fuse from the fuse board, then the light functions as expected by reinserting the fuse and the light remains on. I expect that there is a residual low current in the circuit from the fuse board led warning lights. How can i replicate this in the rocker switch? or is there a rocker switch on the market that will provide a very low current in the off position?

 

[brianmoooore]

I'm familiar with 12 volt lighting circuits in caravans, but I'm afraid I have no idea what you're talking about, and I suspect I'm far from the only one.
You'll have to explain further.

is there a rocker switch on the market that will provide a very low current in the off position?

This can be achieved by connecting a resistor across the switch terminals.

 

[DPG]

I'm familiar with 12 volt lighting circuits in caravans, but I'm afraid I have no idea what you're talking about, and I suspect I'm far from the only one.
You'll have to explain further.

This can be achieved by connecting a resistor across the switch terminals.

Thought it was just me