Good, (and inexpensive), source for electrical switches ?

Helitac Aug 9, 2022

  1. Helitac

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    I don't need anything complicated, just DPDT and DPST, panel mount, 3 amp, they're for track power only.
     
  2. Hardcoaler

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    I got most of mine from https://www.allelectronics.com/
     
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  5. Doug Gosha

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    The mini ones I bought at Radio Shack, back in the seventies, still work.

    :D

    Doug
     
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  6. Helitac

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    :D
     
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    Another good source, thank you.
     
  8. Sumner

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    I've bought them ( HERE ) and ( HERE ). I've had a couple bad ones but need so many that I can't pass on the price and will deal with a bad one now and then. Are they 'good' and 'inexpensive'. Yes but I wouldn't say 'excellent' and 'inexpensive'. Wouldn't use them in a critical situation.

    Used them on ....

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    ... a control panel and ....

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    with my servo turnout controls. I'll be using a lot more for both,

    Sumner
     
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  9. Helitac

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    Thank you all for sharing the links. I got "sticker shock" when I shopped the local hardware and big box stores. If they even had them. I'm such a lone wolf, I should ask for help more often.:) Bobby.
     
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  10. wvgca

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    i used ebay for the switches i wanted, yes there is a long waiting time and -sometimes- you get poor ones ...but most them are really cheap ..
     
  11. Shortround

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    Thanks for the links. I will be in the need soon.
     
  12. Hardcoaler

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    I did too when I went to look for terminal strips.

    Home Depot (30 Amp, 300V) $8.94 Ea

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    All Electronics (20 Amp, 300V) $2.45 Ea
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  13. Shortround

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    Thanks for the link to 'All Electronics'. I placed an order today that will help in more than model trains. Modern bicycles are loaded with similar equipment as trains.
    It was like going to a Modern Radio Shack. (y)
     
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