What switch is this??

[Flashanator]

Does anyone know what type of switch this is? Press the top in & it clicks.

on/off? So far it only seems to work when I hold it down.

What current could it take?

diameter is about 3.5cm




thanks.

 

[TorchBoy]

It looks reasonably similar to a high current momentary button I used to have for operating a set of musical air horns, rubber cover and all. I think it was rated for 20 amps but it didn't work by a clicking movement - it had an insulating board that held the contacts apart, and when the button was pushed a rivet through the insulating board moved down to make a connection across the contacts. With the same sort of terminals, you don't have a light duty switch, even if the switching action is different.

 

[TorchBoy]

I just stumbled across the exact same-looking switch on the **** Smith Electronics web site, with some specs.

Narva SPST Switch Momentary On Push Button Waterproof
http://www.dse.co.nz/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/en/product/P7665

Rating: 12V @ 16A, 24V @ 8A
Mounting Opening: 26mm dia

 

[Flashanator]

thanks TorchBoy

yep thats the one, I forgotten where I got it, now I remember. Yea it was Narva brand.

So its good for 192w. I use it to power 130w, i like the idea of having 1 incan light with a switch you have to hold, + makes no sound at all.:nana:

 

[TorchBoy]

You're welcome. But the really important question: Did I impress you?

 

[Flashanator]

oh yea:naughty: