I'm looking for a simple switch to toggle between speaker cables at my crossover.
One for AV system and one for stereo.
Thanks
One for AV system and one for stereo.
Thanks
This screw terminal DPDT toggle switch should work for low power consumer products: https://www.newark.com/honeywell/12ts15-7/switch-toggle-dpdt-20a-277v/dp/23F2148
You capture the wires under the screw terminals by crimping spade or eyelet terminals on the end. You can buy these terminals from newark or the Dorman ones at the auto supply are okay. I find consumer crimp tools are ****, I use Klein or Ideal. Pull test the terminal after crimping to make sure you did a good job. Blue terminal is for 16-14 ga wire. I would suggest in a low wattage consumer amp application would be okay with 16 ga wire. 100 W or up use 14.
You'll need to drill a hole through the front panel of a box to put the switch in. Newark sells boxes, or you can use recipe files or something similar. Wear safety glasses when using a drill motor. it is likely this switch has 3/8" or 10 mm shaft, use appropriate drill. If there is an anti-rotating collar, drill slightly undersize and file the D shape or tang in with round and triangle nicholson file.
You capture the wires under the screw terminals by crimping spade or eyelet terminals on the end. You can buy these terminals from newark or the Dorman ones at the auto supply are okay. I find consumer crimp tools are ****, I use Klein or Ideal. Pull test the terminal after crimping to make sure you did a good job. Blue terminal is for 16-14 ga wire. I would suggest in a low wattage consumer amp application would be okay with 16 ga wire. 100 W or up use 14.
You'll need to drill a hole through the front panel of a box to put the switch in. Newark sells boxes, or you can use recipe files or something similar. Wear safety glasses when using a drill motor. it is likely this switch has 3/8" or 10 mm shaft, use appropriate drill. If there is an anti-rotating collar, drill slightly undersize and file the D shape or tang in with round and triangle nicholson file.
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I was thinking something more like this:
Double Pole Double Throw (DPDT) Switch
Not sure if there are better ones for smaller speaker level signals.
DPDT Switch: Amazon.com
Double Pole Double Throw (DPDT) Switch
Not sure if there are better ones for smaller speaker level signals.
DPDT Switch: Amazon.com
You might notice "DPDT" is in the description in post #2.
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Knife switch is simple.
American Educational 7-915 Double Pole Double Throw (DPDT) Knife Switch with Screw Type Binding Post (Bundle of 5): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
BQLZR 32A 2 Pole Double Throw DPDT Knife Safety Disconnect Switch Copper Plated Zinc Type 1: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
American Educational 7-915 Double Pole Double Throw (DPDT) Knife Switch with Screw Type Binding Post (Bundle of 5): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
BQLZR 32A 2 Pole Double Throw DPDT Knife Safety Disconnect Switch Copper Plated Zinc Type 1: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
I built a speaker switch with 2 sets of speakers and 4 amplifiers.
I used 4PDT relays and SPST switches for them, but if you're just switching two you can use a switch like this: Toggle Switch 3 Position 4PDT ON-OFF-ON 12 Pin 10A/380VAC 15A/250VAC | eBay
That way you have one switch for both channels. Unless you have a monaural system, then DPDT is enough.
I used 4PDT relays and SPST switches for them, but if you're just switching two you can use a switch like this: Toggle Switch 3 Position 4PDT ON-OFF-ON 12 Pin 10A/380VAC 15A/250VAC | eBay
That way you have one switch for both channels. Unless you have a monaural system, then DPDT is enough.
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