Where to buy, momentary waterproof switch

[wildstar87]

So I was looking at all the bike DIY switches at batteryspace, and even asked them, but all the switches they carry are on/off, no momentaries.

I'm probably gonna end up using a Taskled driver, so need a momentary that will handle this, anyone have ideas on where I could pick one of these up?

 

[piesoup]

A lot of online electronic suppliers sell them. However waterproof ones are few and far between.
I have experimented with a normal one, covered with a tiny piece if clingfilm then carefully covered with silicone sealant. A nice thin layer should do the trick! Be careful, its a messy job!

 

[znomit]

Search for ip67 and something should come up.

Before finding these I used non waterproof switches and had no problems.

 

[Eamon]

Lessee,
Digi-Key sells switch boots for pushbuttons here:
http://dkc3.digikey.com/PDF/T083/P2012.pdf

Grayhill has many different switches here (thank you Martin):
http://www.grayhill.com/index.html

or C&K:
http://www.ck-components.com/product-list-page,21087,en.html

A quick search in Mouser or Digi-Key will turn up many options for you.


Eamon

 

[Harpoon76]

If you've got money to burn, then CPI make some very nice switches:

http://www.cpi-nj.com/waterpr.htm

Something like 60USD each though

If you want a remote switch, then the Cateye CD300/HR200 button kit can be split into two individuals switches. Very thin wire though, so a pain to solder.

Or APEM do assorted IP rating switches, eg this one

 

[steve6690]

Mcmaster Carr sell IP68 rated toggle switches. You can buy one which is momentary action, plus an optional boot which waterproofs it down to around 100 metres.

http://www.mcmaster.com/

put "toggle" in the search field, or "ip68".

part number : 8185K11 is a possible

hth

steve

 

[msxtr]

Hi, on ebay, here

Greetings - Saludos

msxtr

 

[wildstar87]

Thanks for all the suggestions, I will defintely give those a look.

 

[Zero_Enigma]

OP I think Dom a member here sells a momentary waterproof switch that is low profile that is handlebar/grip mountable. I know that switch comes with his lights he sells if you buy a light off him but as parts I'd ask him.

 

[rufusbduck]

Digikey sells the original switch(look up judco flatpac 14v 2a pushbutton) that was used in vistalites and kaidomain and dx both sell silicon buttons that work. Take a few inches of plumbers tape, enlarge a hole for the silicon button, wire up the switch, place it under the button and smear some sealant on it and your good to go. If you add a velcro tie, you can strap it to a pipe the same dia. as your bars and when dry it'll be a custom fit.