Show me your cool switches! - Page 2

lgreen · 9th December 2003, 03:08 PM

Wright, thanks, I've emailed you the .pdf.

I've wanted some NKK switches but they were out of stock at mouser/digikey. So I now ordered some switches directly by calling NKK. They were really nice about letting me order some with my credit card over the phone. If you don't get samples and can't find the exact ones you want at a distributor, give them a call.

What's the deal, you asked for postings of everyone's switches and got only a single reply on-topic?

I'll post pics when I get them.

pmkap · 9th December 2003, 04:09 PM

Well, I guess it depends upon your definition of cool.

As I'm metal working challenged, I'm constrained to circular hole mounting switches. I use a standard 15/32s" mount dpdt switch that I sourced from Hugh. Its a 20A 125v, 10A 250v, 1 1/2HP 125-250V (for those inductive loads from transformers or motors).

Other than its more than adequate ratings it offers the following -
Its bat handle and the knurled mounting nut is finished in a matte black powder coat and IMO it looks really kewl and retro.
It also allows (iff'n you've a mind to) to configure it not only as an on-off switch, but also, while still fusing the hot lead, one to reverse the hot and neutral wires on the power supply. This dpdt switch is on-off-on. This allows one to potentially minimize ground potential without resorting to 'cheater plugs' and not compromising the safety funtion of fusing. Regardless of this option, it still looks really cool...

Alternatively (while not nearly as cool looking) consider the W51, rocker thermal breakers from P&B. Mounting in the same cutout as many rocker switches, it combines the function of a switch and fuse. These thermal breakers are not as succeptable to contact welding and will provide significantly lower on resistance that the typical combination of a switch and fuse.
http://www.mouser.com/catalog/616/944.pdf

Wright · 9th December 2003, 05:44 PM

Thanks lgreen, I received the pdf and will give it a thorough reading. Pkmap do you have any pictures of the switch you used?

George

pmkap · 9th December 2003, 06:08 PM

Wright,

The toggles are the ones shown in these pictures -
http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/m...bum.php&page=1

The handiwork is not mine, its too well executed.

9th December 2003, 03:08 PM	#11
lgreen diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego, USA	Switches....NKK Wright, thanks, I've emailed you the .pdf. I've wanted some NKK switches but they were out of stock at mouser/digikey. So I now ordered some switches directly by calling NKK. They were really nice about letting me order some with my credit card over the phone. If you don't get samples and can't find the exact ones you want at a distributor, give them a call. What's the deal, you asked for postings of everyone's switches and got only a single reply on-topic? I'll post pics when I get them.

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9th December 2003, 04:09 PM	#12
pmkap diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: NYC	Well, I guess it depends upon your definition of cool. As I'm metal working challenged, I'm constrained to circular hole mounting switches. I use a standard 15/32s" mount dpdt switch that I sourced from Hugh. Its a 20A 125v, 10A 250v, 1 1/2HP 125-250V (for those inductive loads from transformers or motors). Other than its more than adequate ratings it offers the following - Its bat handle and the knurled mounting nut is finished in a matte black powder coat and IMO it looks really kewl and retro. It also allows (iff'n you've a mind to) to configure it not only as an on-off switch, but also, while still fusing the hot lead, one to reverse the hot and neutral wires on the power supply. This dpdt switch is on-off-on. This allows one to potentially minimize ground potential without resorting to 'cheater plugs' and not compromising the safety funtion of fusing. Regardless of this option, it still looks really cool... Alternatively (while not nearly as cool looking) consider the W51, rocker thermal breakers from P&B. Mounting in the same cutout as many rocker switches, it combines the function of a switch and fuse. These thermal breakers are not as succeptable to contact welding and will provide significantly lower on resistance that the typical combination of a switch and fuse. http://www.mouser.com/catalog/616/944.pdf

9th December 2003, 05:44 PM	#13
Wright diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seattle, WA	Thanks lgreen, I received the pdf and will give it a thorough reading. Pkmap do you have any pictures of the switch you used? George

9th December 2003, 06:08 PM	#14
pmkap diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: NYC	Wright, The toggles are the ones shown in these pictures - http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/m...bum.php&page=1 The handiwork is not mine, its too well executed.