Nice looking rocker switches

eatenbyagrue · #1 11-26-2010, 11:54 AM

Hi All,

I've been looking for some nice rocker switches for my panel. Curious if anyone has used Carling Tech Contura switches? Info is here http://rocker-switches.carlingtech.c...switch__19.asp

I found a site I can pick them up at for a good price here http://order.waytekwire.com/scategor...itch/Switches/

They look like a good option.. a bit nicer than straight toggles. A bit like what's in the RV12 panel. Love to hear if anyone has use them before...

Thanks
Josh

frankh · #2 11-26-2010, 01:28 PM

But its a LOT more work making square holes than it is making round ones..Unless you intend to have your panel water jetted of course.

Frank

Ron B. · #3 11-26-2010, 02:15 PM

That the switches we have in our RV-10. We used the six pack panel dock, if that is what they can be called. It's a plastic frame and you snap six rocker switches in to it. Only one hole required for six switches. We have to of these, for a total of 12 switches.
We purchased them from Geoff at Aerosport, the maker of the Carbon panel and many other things. We are happy with them and are awaiting for a couple double throw/double pole to replace the standard ones we have used temporarly.
Ron

Ron B. · #4 11-26-2010, 02:23 PM

Just checked out the site shown above and I thought they had exactly what I needed, but there DPDT switch is on-off-on. What we need, might not be called a DPDT . We want the function as above switch, but without the off center position. Anyone know what switch we are looking for?
Thanks Ron

eatenbyagrue · #5 11-26-2010, 07:26 PM

Hey Ron, got any pics of your install?

Av8torTom · #6 11-27-2010, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankh

But its a LOT more work making square holes than it is making round ones..Unless you intend to have your panel water jetted of course.

Frank

Use a square chassis punch - works like a charm...

eatenbyagrue · #7 11-27-2010, 08:52 AM

One option I've been considering is using these guys for label plates http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/

I could probably use their CAD software to specify square holes that fit the switches, then put some nutplates on the panel to make them removable switch units. Just one hole to cut.

Ron B. · #8 11-27-2010, 08:59 AM

I'm not much for posting pictures, I'll see if I can find them or take some more. The Carling switches we installed snap in place, no screws. Geoff at Aerosport did the labeling on ours , professional job. Give him a call ,I'm quite sure he would tell you what he used for labeling.

eatenbyagrue · #9 11-27-2010, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron B.

Just checked out the site shown above and I thought they had exactly what I needed, but there DPDT switch is on-off-on. What we need, might not be called a DPDT . We want the function as above switch, but without the off center position. Anyone know what switch we are looking for?
Thanks Ron

Not sure what the designation would be, but I also found the switches at Mouser, you might want to check with them.

DakotaHawk · #10 11-27-2010, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron B.

Just checked out the site shown above and I thought they had exactly what I needed, but there DPDT switch is on-off-on. What we need, might not be called a DPDT . We want the function as above switch, but without the off center position. Anyone know what switch we are looking for?
Thanks Ron

It sounds like you're asking for an ON-NONE-ON switch...

The Carlingtech website (producer of the switch) does list the ON-NONE-ON two pole switch as part of their product line, and the Waytekwire site (your preferred vendor) has a statement saying that you can contact them for special orders.