Re: Rocker switch ID ?


"Spehro Pefhany" <speffSNIP@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 21 Aug 2005 19:32:46 +0200, the renowned "Fred Bartoli"
> <fred._canxxxel_this_bartoli@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >Hi all,
> >
> >I've an AMREL power supply that have its rocker switch gone.
> >
> >I've tried email them twice to have either the switch ref or a
replacement
> >part but they never bothered to answer (despite their claim to answer
every
> >email within 24h) :-((
> >
> >Unfortunately the switch (DPST) is not of some standard size I could
fit in
> >and I'm stuck with it.
> >
> >The mounting hole size is 1" high x 1.1" wide and the lateral
"retaining
> >springs" are not on the usual side.
> >The switch has a stylized CX MD50 mark on it but it didn't help.
> >
> >Can anyone recognize it (switch or logo) or give hint on the
manufacturer?
> >(see pics on abse)
> >
> >Many thanks in advance.
>
> Looks more like "LCX", but that doesn't ring any bells. There are lots
> of offshore makers of these things, and I don't see any safety-agency
> approval marks on this particular one, so perhaps it's a domestic
> China maker. Some of them are not very impressive quality- overheated
> molded parts that are brittle is one problem I've seen. Best to spring
> for the ones that have at least passed UL/CSA (and verify such
> claims).
>
> Alco PRDDA1-16F-BB000 should fit if the springs have enough space to
> get in the other way.
>
> Best regards,
> Spehro Pefhany
> --

And while you're at it, you can include a light in the new switch to
indicate on/off. Unless of course the PS already has its own lamp or
LED. Never heard of Amrel.


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