Switches

[pestar]

I am looking for easily obtainable smart looking rocker switches that have the same functionality up to and including the S-10.
The S-10 format is the plain old switch type and I am looking for something smarter to fit in my panel and is a progressive switch.
Why I say easily obtainable is when looking at suppliers like DigiKey they never seem to have all the switches I require in the same range.

Yes I have looked at Aveo, their switches are manufactured by ABM out of France but the prices blows your socks off.
As I am based in New Zealand our dollar looks poorly verse the US$ hence my comment.

So my question to all RV'ers is - can you suggest a good web based switch supplier and what manufacturer do you recommend.

Appreciate your help in advance.

Thanks
Peter Armstrong
Auckland, New zealand

[Sticky1]

try NKK

http://www.nkkswitches.com/

Then cross in digikey or arrow or hamilton

[az_gila]

Basic switch at around $28 US from Newark. Plus a bit more for the engraved cap. Many switch/light options availabale.

http://www.engravers.net/aircraft/rocker_switches.htm



Data sheet here -

http://www.honeywell-sensor.com.cn/p...al/aml-mml.pdf

Originally Posted by pestar

I am looking for easily obtainable smart looking rocker switches that have the same functionality up to and including the S-10.
The S-10 format is the plain old switch type and I am looking for something smarter to fit in my panel and is a progressive switch.
Why I say easily obtainable is when looking at suppliers like DigiKey they never seem to have all the switches I require in the same range.

Yes I have looked at Aveo, their switches are manufactured by ABM out of France but the prices blows your socks off.
As I am based in New Zealand our dollar looks poorly verse the US$ hence my comment.

So my question to all RV'ers is - can you suggest a good web based switch supplier and what manufacturer do you recommend.

Appreciate your help in advance.

Thanks
Peter Armstrong
Auckland, New zealand

[apatti]

I am thinking about buying from here:

Rocker Switches

They have several pre-engraved caps from which to choose. However, I spoke with a local engraver (trophy shop) and it looks like if I will be doing more than 5 or so, it will be cheaper to have him do it.

[aerhed]

I just received all my switch breakers from Allied Electronics (special order). These are LED illuminated rockers with different rocker/light color options. They are made by ETA. I went with 3130 series, they're about 1.34 by .6 inches. About $18/switch and they eliminate a breaker.

[sjjonesnz]

I've used RS Components here in Auckland (http://newzealand.rs-online.com). They seem to be reasonably priced and if it's not in stock they get the parts in pretty quickly.

Where are you building?

[az_gila]

Originally Posted by sjjonesnz

I've used RS Components here in Auckland (http://newzealand.rs-online.com). They seem to be reasonably priced and if it's not in stock they get the parts in pretty quickly.

Where are you building?

...the Honeywell switches shown in my earlier post.

http://newzealand.rs-online.com/web/...t&R=2508594660



I thought the prices were high, but when I realized the the NZ dollar is around 1.75 to a US dollar, the prices are comparable to the US....

[petercavallo]

NKK, has great rocker switches , look great in the panel , good DC rating low cost (check specs)

http://www.nkkswitches.com/series.aspx?stid=2&id=5012
std size

[dhall_polo]

I'll give a thumbs up to this source for the engraving part. They reference a source for the honeywell rocker.

http://www.engravers.net/aircraft/rocker_switches.htm

[gasman]

If you are looking for just a good quality, LOW PRICE... switches that will fit a round hole..........

GRANGER..........