Urei 1178 power switch replacement

[skaren]

Hello GroupDIY

Please could anyone send a link to a product page for a replacement power switch for my Urei 1178. A part name/number or anything that can help me in my search would be great too (I realise I'm maybe lazy to asking for someone to do all the work for me!). I have enough soldering skill (albeit limited being more of a musician type) to replace it on my own.

Happy New Year!

 

[skaren]

Maybe one from this list?

https://www.mouser.co.uk/Electromechanical/Switches/Toggle-Switches/_/N-5g2j?P=1yzs95j

 

[JohnRoberts]

do you have the old switch...?

you can measure bushing and other key details. Modern (this century) switches often have voltage/current ratings printed on them.

JR 

 

[skaren]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PLZ0kgjv57KRAL4OL7hyFgjIjvDWwbVh/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oby6f9meEp1jGzpVUfrlU3Yi3LbvFrNP/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16J-FCWBHzDYhA8QH0QLOpj0HZrQXgeIE/view?usp=sharing

 

[skaren]

do you have the old switch...?

you can measure bushing and other key details. Modern (this century) switches often have voltage/current ratings printed on them.

JR

Hi JR,
Thanks for your reply!
I've posted some closeup pictures of the switch. It seems to say:


Carling Switches 65001
125Vac 8A (H) 6A
250 Vac 4A (H) 3A

 

[skaren]

The hole on the 1178 face plate has got a diameter of 6.3mm

 

[Ricardus]

Very common switch. You might even be able to find a replacement at a home store like Home Depot.

It's .25 inch diameter on the threaded shaft, which is a little less common than 3/8 inch, but certainly, wherever you live, Mouser has a division that can ship to you.

 

[JohnRoberts]

Hi JR,
Thanks for your reply!
I've posted some closeup pictures of the switch. It seems to say:


Carling Switches 65001
125Vac 8A (H) 6A
250 Vac 4A (H) 3A

Buy a new switch that A) looks the same, B) fits, and C) has equal or higher current for your voltage.

JR

 

[skaren]

Very common switch. You might even be able to find a replacement at a home store like Home Depot.

It's .25 inch diameter on the threaded shaft, which is a little less common than 3/8 inch, but certainly, wherever you live, Mouser has a division that can ship to you.

Thanks for you reply, I'll contact Mouser directly and ask them.
Love this site!

 

[skaren]

Buy a new switch that A) looks the same, B) fits, and C) has equal or higher current for your voltage.

JR

Thanks JR!

 

[pvision]

It will be from the same family as the stereo / mono switch. There are lots of variations in the length of the toggle on that style of switch. If you stick to the same family you should get a good visual match between the two switches

Nick Froome