Illuminated power switches/buttons

wigginjs · 6th July 2004, 08:51 PM

I was wondering if anyone knew of a particularly good source for professional looking power buttons or switches, preferably illuminated. I've shopped around at Parts Express, Digikey, etc., but most of what I've seen isn't very good, or it didn't handle AC, and they weren't illuminated.

sam9 · 6th July 2004, 09:13 PM

I had no luck in this regard myself.

However, I offer one caution:
Be clear whether you mean
A- the switch glows even when off so you can find it in the dark, or
B- the light only comes on when the switch is "on".

The phase "illuminated switch" often refers to option A. This has industrial uses and is not uncommon but is not what I was looking for, so I'm guessing you are not looking for it either.

If you really DO want type A, www.digikey.com has them.

markp · 6th July 2004, 09:14 PM

Good looking switches are hard to find at a decent price. Most of the time I use non-illuminated switches with a seperate LED on its own pole of the switch.

Apex Jr · 7th July 2004, 01:40 AM

Look on my website www.apexjr.com
under the movie props. I sell lamp sockets and lighted
push button switches to the movies for props and blinking
background lights...Good selection and prices.
Steve @ Apex Jr.

jamesjung21 · 7th July 2004, 01:50 AM

Apex Jr,
Do you also have some teflon insulation tubes?
Your e-mail doesn't work at all!

Apex Jr · 7th July 2004, 01:57 AM

I am getting email and just a response from this forum
that you have responded. I have Teflon tubing in rolls
these are not listed on the website, what size are
you interested in. I'll need to check my warehouse to see
what I do have .... Steve @ Apex Jr.

jamesjung21 · 7th July 2004, 02:34 AM

I'm interested in the following sizes: 16AWG and 14AWG
What colors are available?
And how much does it cost for each meter?
What payment methods could I use?

Please reply to the following:

sendtojamesj@hotmail.com

Because it doesn't belong to this thread

Thanks,
JayJay

Topbrass · 7th July 2004, 03:59 AM

Start here: http://www.nkkswitches.com/Products.asp

6th July 2004, 08:51 PM	#1
wigginjs diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Columbia, SC	Illuminated power switches/buttons I was wondering if anyone knew of a particularly good source for professional looking power buttons or switches, preferably illuminated. I've shopped around at Parts Express, Digikey, etc., but most of what I've seen isn't very good, or it didn't handle AC, and they weren't illuminated. __________________ The Four Chairs DIY Home Theater

6th July 2004, 09:14 PM	#3
markp diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: L.A., CA	Good looking switches are hard to find at a decent price. Most of the time I use non-illuminated switches with a seperate LED on its own pole of the switch. __________________ If it sounds good... it is good!

7th July 2004, 01:40 AM	#4
Apex Jr diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Torrance, Calif	Lighted switches Look on my website www.apexjr.com under the movie props. I sell lamp sockets and lighted push button switches to the movies for props and blinking background lights...Good selection and prices. Steve @ Apex Jr.

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6th July 2004, 09:13 PM	#2
sam9 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Left Coast	I had no luck in this regard myself. However, I offer one caution: Be clear whether you mean A- the switch glows even when off so you can find it in the dark, or B- the light only comes on when the switch is "on". The phase "illuminated switch" often refers to option A. This has industrial uses and is not uncommon but is not what I was looking for, so I'm guessing you are not looking for it either. If you really DO want type A, www.digikey.com has them.

7th July 2004, 01:50 AM	#5
jamesjung21 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Zealand	Apex Jr, Do you also have some teflon insulation tubes? Your e-mail doesn't work at all!

7th July 2004, 01:57 AM	#6
Apex Jr diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Torrance, Calif	I am getting email and just a response from this forum that you have responded. I have Teflon tubing in rolls these are not listed on the website, what size are you interested in. I'll need to check my warehouse to see what I do have .... Steve @ Apex Jr.

7th July 2004, 02:34 AM	#7
jamesjung21 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Zealand	I'm interested in the following sizes: 16AWG and 14AWG What colors are available? And how much does it cost for each meter? What payment methods could I use? Please reply to the following: sendtojamesj@hotmail.com Because it doesn't belong to this thread Thanks, JayJay

7th July 2004, 03:59 AM	#8
Topbrass diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Boston	Start here: http://www.nkkswitches.com/Products.asp

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