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02-28-2019, 02:10 PM
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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.”
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02-28-2019, 02:13 PM
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02-28-2019, 02:17 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2019
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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?
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02-28-2019, 02:20 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Clinton, Indiana
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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.
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02-28-2019, 02:20 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Richmond Hill, GA (KLHW)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pilot135pd
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?
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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 
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02-28-2019, 02:42 PM
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be careful. Some of the starter switches are not rated high enough. The starter contactor will draw about 4 amps.
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02-28-2019, 02:44 PM
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I used the start button out of a Honda S2000, but because of the amp draw had to add a secondary relay.
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02-28-2019, 02:51 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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+1 on what Carl posted.
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02-28-2019, 02:56 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
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I used a "universal 12V car red illuminated engine start switch" off ebay. So far so good.
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02-28-2019, 02:58 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by olyolson
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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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