Kill Switch replacement?

[mikerecike]

3 pins - I found another switch that fits perfectly but it's a 3 pinner at the back - with a light- can i use it and just forget about the light spade?

 

cheers

[spudulike]

ok spud i need a switch for a glow plug tester round momentary type

4 terminals 1 set n/c 1 set n/o 8 amp 12v any ideas?

 

Mmm, a photo is always good - am I thinking that the N/C set become open and the N/Oset become closed on switching the switch on? Does the switch lock in the "on" position

 

Is it a rocker, toggle or plunger type switch?

 

RS is a damn good place to start to spec any switch - you can usually get enough of the part number off the switch to get you started!

[spudulike]

Has the connection part of the switch got some of the contacts missing as it could be a DPDT switch with the N/O connection on the first pole missing and the N/C connection missing on the second pole?

 

Anyone following this:001_rolleyes:

 

He did ask!

 

Anyway, a DPDT switch modified will work, just need to buy one that will fit, has the correct current/voltage rating and then nip off the unwanted contacts - RS Components are best although Maplin may do something suitable!

[BILLSMOWERS]

thanks spud tried maplins, cpc could not help i will strip it down and get a pic of the switch it is a non lock plunger type in a diesel tune glow plug tester so you press till ampage stabilizes then read of the time in seconds 5,10,15, 20 sec

[Rich2484]

3 pins - I found another switch that fits perfectly but it's a 3 pinner at the back - with a light- can i use it and just forget about the light spade?

 

cheers

 

Yes you can forget about the light terminal.

[mikerecike]

Yes you can forget about the light terminal.

 

Cheers Rich and co. - job done (minus 1 switch melted with soldering iron) - chuffed