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07 March 2013, 09:35
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cheap waterproof switches
I am looking for cheap waterproop swicthes 1, 2 or 3 switch units considered
Any help would be great
TSM
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07 March 2013, 09:59
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Ah now! Make your mind up, do you want cheap switches or waterproof switches? If you want cheap, ebay's full of 'em take your pick. Waterproof ones, go for Carling
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07 March 2013, 10:00
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What PD said.
You can just about get away with a splash cover and greasing the switch, but it'll eventually fail.
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07 March 2013, 10:54
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The simple toggle switches on the site above can be augmented by black water proofish covers that screw on.. I have used these on control panels years ago, they are ok.
Buy toggle switch covers online from RS Components
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07 March 2013, 11:47
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Simsy
I have used them in the past. They will last for a year of so and then fall assuned. They are cheap however it is impossible to stop water penetration into the console with these switches. Thanks for the advice though
TSM
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07 March 2013, 11:54
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Mine lives in a garage, so probably sees a lot less "weather abuse" than some, but I reckoned use the maplin Toggle switches wioth rubber boot & added silicon.
So far I've had 5 years out the most used one and no failures. Even if it does pack up, I have a couple spare in the panel, theory being it;s a spade terminal swap to bypass the problem, and at £2 odd, I can live with the odd one packing up.
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07 March 2013, 13:31
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from what I can tell, if your switches are exposed to the elements all the time anything under £40.00 will last less than 2 years and I have tried them all.
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07 March 2013, 16:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clydeoutboards
from what I can tell, if your switches are exposed to the elements all the time anything under £40.00 will last less than 2 years and I have tried them all.
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I've yet to meet a Scotsman who'd pay £40 for a switch! 
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07 March 2013, 16:33
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Try mudstuff they sell carling
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07 March 2013, 17:04
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The moeller range shoud work, these are used in outdoor applications. Ip67
[URL="http://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/automation-control-gear/industrial-switches/rotary-switch-accessories/?searchTerm=waterproof+switch"]
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07 March 2013, 17:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler
I've yet to meet a Scotsman who'd pay £40 for a switch! |
ps I am English
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