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olyolson 02-28-2019 02:10 PM

Push button starter question
 
During the panel upgrade I’d like to use a push button starter and mag switches. I found one on Acft Spruce and the description says it’s for use as a start switch and only about $6. Is this what everyone is using that have a push button starter or is there a better one? See below.

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catal...sbutswitch.php

”A quality momentary SPST switch, perfect as a starter button, Comes with a special boot that keeps out dust and weather.”


Carl Froehlich 02-28-2019 02:13 PM

I like the one from Stein, with the bezel ring:
https://www.steinair.com/product/starter-switch/
https://www.steinair.com/product/red...h-bezel-cover/

Carl

Pilot135pd 02-28-2019 02:17 PM

I have a starter button and 2 mag switches in the RV-8 I bought and I wondered why anyone would do that instead of using a more common keyed switch like you find in Cessnas. It must be that it's included in the kit already?

Larry DeCamp 02-28-2019 02:20 PM

B&C has a nice one also.
 
I used the small button switch from B&C for primer solenoid from ACS. This was in addition to the Big starter button with bezel ring from B&C.

Raymo 02-28-2019 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pilot135pd (Post 1328250)
I have a starter button and 2 mag switches in the RV-8 I bought and I wondered why anyone would do that instead of using a more common keyed switch like you find in Cessnas. It must be that it's included in the kit already?

Keyed start switches are common in certified aircraft but not so much in experimentals. Not included in the kit. I too have the Steinair button and one in a box that the OP posted. I couldn't bring myself to install such an ugly thing in my panel :D

lr172 02-28-2019 02:42 PM

be careful. Some of the starter switches are not rated high enough. The starter contactor will draw about 4 amps.

Larry

UnPossible 02-28-2019 02:44 PM

I used the start button out of a Honda S2000, but because of the amp draw had to add a secondary relay.

GaryK 02-28-2019 02:51 PM

+1 on what Carl posted.

Robin8er 02-28-2019 02:56 PM

I used a "universal 12V car red illuminated engine start switch" off ebay. So far so good.

N941WR 02-28-2019 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olyolson (Post 1328245)

That is the button I have been using for 11+ years now with no issues.

It is stiff to push, so you aren't going to hit it accidently. I did not install the rubber boot but left the chrome button visible.


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