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🔒 Secure your ride with precision — never miss a tilt!
The Directed Electronics Inc 8623 Ball Bearing Tilt Switch is a heavy-duty, waterproof tilt switch designed for automotive and powersports applications. Operating at 12 volts with stainless steel contacts, it offers reliable ON-OFF control through a 1-way circuit. Pre-wired for easy installation, it’s perfect for securing hoods, trunks, camper shells, and motorcycles, combining durability with precision tilt detection.
| ASIN | B000I1GR8K |
| Best Sellers Rank | #296,861 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #678 in Powersports Switches |
| Brand | Directed |
| Brand Name | Directed |
| Circuit Type | 1-way |
| Connectivity Protocol | X-10 |
| Connector Type | Crimp |
| Contact Material | Stainless Steel |
| Contact Type | Normally Open |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Current Rating | 0.5 Milliamps |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 197 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00093207025754 |
| Item Dimensions | 3.25 x 8 x 5 inches |
| Manufacturer | Directed Electronics Inc |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Model | 8623 |
| Mounting Type | Panel Mount |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Positions | 2 |
| Operating Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Operation Mode | ON-OFF |
| Switch Type | Tilt Switch |
| Terminal | Physical |
| UPC | 093207025754 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
R**A
Great product 👌
Works great, really easy to set up, I'll buy again for my next project.
T**D
works as intended
works beautifully
M**K
Perfect sensor for my new trunk LED light strips
I had to extend the wiring and bend the mount slightly BUT this sensor has worked perfectly for my LED trunk light in my Mustang. Update 11/19 - I was driving with the back seats down and on hard braking the light came on occasionally. I would not qualify this as an issue AND with the sensor mounted properly this only happened occasionally and when the trunk is open I had no issues or flickering as reporting by others. All I had to do to ensure this steady operation was tilt the mounting about 15 degrees offset of the back of the trunk.
T**N
Look elsewhere
Pretty terrible, don't buy it. I threw it away after like 2 weeks of Messing with it... It never worked right; maybe once.. your better off just buying a on / off switch. It was definitely a waste of money.
M**S
The switch works okay, but a little overly sensitive ...
The switch works okay, but a little overly sensitive, tends to flicker if move slightly. also remember that this will need an external relay to drive anything that requires more than a few milliamps of current.
L**B
Nice Switch, but it bounces a lot.
I used this switch to trigger a relay for a hood lamp in my car. It's a very simple to integrate device and since it mounts via a sheet metal strap, it was easy to bend to adjust the angle to get it to trigger at the right point. What I don't like is that the switch bounces or jitters a lot when it is near its switching point. This can't be good for my relay. This switch would be good in a debounced circuit or as a trigger for something like an alarm. In my application, I think I need to find a switch that is less prone to jitter.
Z**S
Excellent Product, Excellent Delivery, Excellent Customer Service
I purchased this product and it was exactly what I needed, I have wood floors and this product protects them from scratches from my bed frame. I have purchased another one for my next home project and look forward to receiving it and protecting my new floors. I got in touch with the seller and they explained in detail what I was buying, I definitely recommend this product and seller. Zath.
M**N
Not so great.
Worked for maybe a month to power a 60" LED strip. Amp draw was merely 1A @12.5v. Eventually caused LED strip to pulse and completely fail. Best used most likely with a relay.
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