Source for odd size rocker switches?
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From everything I can tell, there are no switches available anymore that will fit correctly in the existing holes. Therefore I will pick new switches, and either make adapters to make new switches fit, (likely) or a new panel from scratch. (less likely)
The whole idea was to find switches that fit, so that I didn't have to invest a lot of time in this, because my time is not my own these days. If it was, a new machined aluminum, SS, & glass fabrication would be likely.
At some point, I will remove the broken plastic, and clean up the indicator lights and such, and cover with new plastic.
It don't have to be pretty, we ain't building a church here.
Thanks for all the input!
The whole idea was to find switches that fit, so that I didn't have to invest a lot of time in this, because my time is not my own these days. If it was, a new machined aluminum, SS, & glass fabrication would be likely.
At some point, I will remove the broken plastic, and clean up the indicator lights and such, and cover with new plastic.
It don't have to be pretty, we ain't building a church here.
Thanks for all the input!
Michael In Tennessee
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Two ideas:
1) Get a regular rocker switch and see if it fits. That hole ain't too much bigger and it might fit just fine.
2)Nilight, and I presume others, has a thing called a switch holder that is basically a bezel for around a regular switch. You might need to enlarge the holes, but that is fairly easy.
1) Get a regular rocker switch and see if it fits. That hole ain't too much bigger and it might fit just fine.
2)Nilight, and I presume others, has a thing called a switch holder that is basically a bezel for around a regular switch. You might need to enlarge the holes, but that is fairly easy.
Captain Dirty
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It looks like there is still a little meat around the holes. How about a file, Dremel, or nibbler (rented, HD enough to handle 16 ga) to enlarge the holes to the next larger size switch you have found?
DaveMueller
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Maybe a 22x44mm hole?
L-Series Sealed, Snap-In Rocker Switches With Up to 12 Terminals
Laser etched, single or double pole sealed rocker switches with a variety of illumination options. Ratings of 15A 12V; 20A 12V; 15A 24V.
www.carlingtech.com
Zebrafive
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Switch adapters, if you room.
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