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28th Jan 2018, 11:10 am
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Pentode
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Old switches, lamps etc
I'm just wondering if any member here has some old components (mainly toggle switches and push buttons) they would be willing to sell? I am building a 'vintage' project and would like to use vintage components if possible rather than naff eBay toggles/buttons!
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28th Jan 2018, 12:00 pm
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Dekatron
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Re: Old switches, lamps etc
What sort of voltage are you switching?
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28th Jan 2018, 12:56 pm
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Pentode
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Re: Old switches, lamps etc
3.3v!
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28th Jan 2018, 1:05 pm
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Re: Old switches, lamps etc
I assume you want matching items?
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28th Jan 2018, 1:07 pm
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Dekatron
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Re: Old switches, lamps etc
I have some old toggle switches rated at 120 and 240v 3A but would not like to use them at 240v. Should be ok, how many are you after ? I suppose the toggles should match ?
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28th Jan 2018, 3:39 pm
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Pentode
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Re: Old switches, lamps etc
Not mega mega fussed they all match as there is more than one control panel so I could mix and match a bit between the panels. Anyone got any push buttons or just toggles?
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28th Jan 2018, 8:10 pm
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Dekatron
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Re: Old switches, lamps etc
I have these, top left of picture (10 square switches) the toggles are all very stiff, the rest are "light duty". PM sent.
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29th Jan 2018, 10:31 am
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Re: Old switches, lamps etc
You may have problems switching logic level 3.3V signals with crusty old toggle switches meant for mains- there's no oomph to blast through contact crud.
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29th Jan 2018, 12:00 pm
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Re: Old switches, lamps etc
Hi
I might have some ex military standard devices (gold plated contacts?). Can you be more specific about size & shape required, should they be illuminated, single press action or locking etc? Orakle42 |
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29th Jan 2018, 4:22 pm
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Re: Old switches, lamps etc
Gold plated contacts are good for low level signal switching- as long as they've not been used for anything else. A typical modern signal level switch is only rated at 0.5VA!
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1st Feb 2018, 4:32 pm
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Pentode
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Re: Old switches, lamps etc
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Not too fussed about size/shape - illuminated, probably not needed, locking - maybe one or two (if you mean with a key!), single press action yes, and some toggle switches of interest too! Thanks!! |
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