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Title: Blue illuminated rocker switch source?
Post by: joesatch on June 28, 2022, 10:22:42 am
I have acquired this switch but even though it is supposed to be blue it lights amber. It is a very compact power switch like half the size of a Marshall rocker switch. Anyone know where i can find one that actually lights blue?


Title: Re: Blue illuminated rocker switch source?
Post by: sluckey on June 28, 2022, 11:00:09 am
That looks like a 120VAC switch. The light is actually a neon bulb which glows with an orange color. The switch relies on the translucent rocker bezel to make the color appear blue. Red, amber, and green bezels do a pretty good job of changing the color. Blue is not so good.

I've become quite fond of those switches and used them in all my later builds because they simplify the mains wiring very well.
Title: Re: Blue illuminated rocker switch source?
Post by: joesatch on June 28, 2022, 11:09:31 am
the switch is the perfect size and i have it wired up wonderfully. The problem is it lights up amber not blue. The presentation is fraudulent it makes me angry.

Title: Re: Blue illuminated rocker switch source?
Post by: sluckey on June 28, 2022, 12:49:01 pm
Quote from: joesatch on June 28, 2022, 11:09:31 am
the switch is the perfect size and i have it wired up wonderfully. The problem is it lights up amber not blue. The presentation is fraudulent it makes me angry.
It's OK to be angry. Most likely you'll just have to get over it. Or get another color. Personally, I like it.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Blue illuminated rocker switch source?
Post by: SILVERGUN on June 28, 2022, 01:07:18 pm
reminds me of the old blue dot tail lights
Title: Re: Blue illuminated rocker switch source?
Post by: shooter on June 28, 2022, 01:22:23 pm
you could always put on your rose-colored glasses  :laugh:
Title: Re: Blue illuminated rocker switch source?
Post by: joesatch on June 28, 2022, 02:30:49 pm
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Title: Re: Blue illuminated rocker switch source?
Post by: thetragichero on June 28, 2022, 10:27:57 pm
Quote from: sluckey on June 28, 2022, 12:49:01 pm
It's OK to be angry. Most likely you'll just have to get over it.

this is very zen
Title: Re: Blue illuminated rocker switch source?
Post by: mresistor on June 29, 2022, 10:59:44 am
You can get 120V rated blue rocker switch with led light.  https://www.ebay.com/itm/182700875132?hash=item2a89d21d7c:g:ZFYAAOSwU95g7X9i (https://www.ebay.com/itm/182700875132?hash=item2a89d21d7c:g:ZFYAAOSwU95g7X9i)


or https://www.ebay.com/itm/133075318477?var=432379364382&epid=10011275318&hash=item1efbe836cd:g:gY8AAOSwjjFc-Ajg
Title: Re: Blue illuminated rocker switch source?
Post by: sluckey on June 29, 2022, 11:27:14 am
Ahh. Feel much better now...
Title: Re: Blue illuminated rocker switch source?
Post by: uki on June 29, 2022, 01:25:53 pm
Quote from: joesatch on June 28, 2022, 11:09:31 am
The presentation is fraudulent it makes me angry.
When turned on, it is awfully so so wrong....
The manufacturer have no self respect.
Title: Re: Blue illuminated rocker switch source?
Post by: PRR on June 29, 2022, 02:24:41 pm
People pay good money for blue-blocker sunglasses (https://www.blublocker.com/) and blue-reduction software for texting after midnight (https://justgetflux.com/). You got an unexpected bonus.