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Anyone have one of these? Looking for one.
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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2011, 06:22:56 pm »
on-on-on !!!! never off ?

You need a 3 position SPDT ? for 1/2 inches hole ?

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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2011, 06:43:31 pm »
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on-on-on !!!! never off ?
Yes... This way I get A-BOTH-B

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You need a 3 position SPDT ? for 1/2 inches hole ?
Yes, the big toggle with the short bat would be ideal. (like the Carling)

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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2011, 09:33:49 pm »
You want a DPDT on-on-on

Try mouser.com

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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2011, 10:07:04 pm »
Dan they are sure to have a few at this eletronic surplus place around the corner from work.  I need a few things myself I will look tomorrow.  How many do you need?

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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2011, 04:38:08 am »
Dan they are sure to have a few at this eletronic surplus place around the corner from work.  I need a few things myself I will look tomorrow.  How many do you need?
Just one but an extra is always a good thing.  I appreciate this.

Raybob, I get so lost on that Mouser website. Too many choices.
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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2011, 04:42:52 am »

Raybob, I get so lost on that Mouser website. Too many choices.

Order one of their (free) catalogs......much easier to find what you're looking for. The website is quite daunting..........
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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2011, 05:40:09 am »
huh? on-on-on... piece of wire? there is no such configuration to my knowledge (that's not saying much!) in a toggle - perhaps a rotary?  .  :smiley:


antique electronic supply - P-H520 for (play-standby-off) carling brand toggle.

http://www.tubesandmore.com/
« Last Edit: November 09, 2011, 05:47:51 am by DummyLoad »

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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2011, 06:10:24 am »
You can get mini ones for guitar pickup selectors.
on-on-on = A-AB-B... Get it?

I do have plenty on-off-on (SPDT) thought but can't wire that for the three choices.

I know about the off-standby-on toggle at tubesandmore. (That equals Off-A-AB)

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« Last Edit: November 09, 2011, 06:12:26 am by LooseChange »
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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2011, 06:15:36 am »
+1 DummyLoad.

LooseChange, You can see the diagram of this Carling swithes at TubeDepot;

http://tubedepot.com/p-dpst-3way.html

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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2011, 06:28:15 am »
Sorry -1 to Dummyload :-)

Here is one:
http://www.mojotone.com/amp-parts/amplifier-switches/DPDT-Mini-Toggle-Switch-On-On-On
It's got a 1/4 inch shaft and I have a half inch hole (no comments please).

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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #11 on: November 09, 2011, 06:38:44 am »
How about Apem 644h.

http://www.apem.com/toggles.html

http://www.apem.com/pdf/600H-600NH.pdf


I think Mouser and Farnell sells these.


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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #13 on: November 09, 2011, 12:02:49 pm »
Hey DL, just having fun.  Thanks for the links.

Still asking if anyone may have one in their box of junk??
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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #14 on: November 09, 2011, 02:54:36 pm »
+1 DummyLoad.

LooseChange, You can see the diagram of this Carling swithes at TubeDepot;

http://tubedepot.com/p-dpst-3way.html

Sorry I was wrong , Carling switch will not do the job you need. I just remember that when I was in a car earlier.

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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #15 on: November 09, 2011, 09:52:58 pm »
Got tied up in meetings today will definitely go by tomorrow at lunchtime.  I will be surprised if they don't have one.   

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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #16 on: November 10, 2011, 08:56:35 am »
There's a learning curve to searching the Mouser site, but it really is great.  The key is to filter in steps: electromechanical, then switches, toggle switches, DP/3T, on-on-on and you're there.

http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Apem/644H-2/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvudeGI7i40XP%252bdwHMK3SoiKrKzqlOmfI4%3d

Ooops, not in stock until January.  That doesn't help Dan at all! 

And why are these switches so darn expensive?

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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #17 on: November 10, 2011, 10:37:19 pm »
Found a SPT3 on-on-on if you want it please respond to message sent

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Switches - Toggle Switches
Item# 54-362-BP - TOGGLE,ON-ON-ON,SP3T,15A,125VAC
TOGGLE Series Information

    12~30 VDC/120~250 VAC
    3~50 Amp Ratings
    9 Circuit Types
    Standard Mounting Sizes
    UL/CSA Recognized
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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #18 on: November 11, 2011, 05:42:48 am »
Responded.  Thank you!!
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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #19 on: November 22, 2011, 12:23:40 pm »
There's this switch at Tube Depot

http://tubedepot.com/p-dpst-3way.html

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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #20 on: November 22, 2011, 04:30:39 pm »
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And why are these switches so darn expensive?

Super heavy duty construction, state of the art everything, manufactured in Western countries, full aerospace qualification, top reliability. You get what you pay for, and IMO Apem manufactures some of the best switches around.

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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #21 on: November 22, 2011, 04:44:07 pm »
There's this switch at Tube Depot

http://tubedepot.com/p-dpst-3way.html


That's an OFF/ON/Both ON switch.  Nice space-saver if you want a standby switch but not what Dan needed.

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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #22 on: November 23, 2011, 03:43:42 pm »
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And why are these switches so darn expensive?

Super heavy duty construction, state of the art everything, manufactured in Western countries, full aerospace qualification, top reliability. You get what you pay for, and IMO Apem manufactures some of the best switches around.

+1 - I've been using the APEMs for 5 or 6 years now; built like tanks. As mentioned before, the 644 is the one for you.

http://octopart.com/644h%2F2-apem-916903

series spec:

http://www.apem.com/pdf/600H-600NH.pdf
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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #23 on: November 27, 2011, 09:03:58 am »
OH crap, sorry.    Hey Dan, what are you using this switch for?

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Re: Looking for a SPDT on-on-on toggle like a fender power switch (1/2" dia)
« Reply #24 on: November 27, 2011, 04:43:53 pm »
Shortfuse found me the switch... THANKS!

I used it on a Twin 135. What I did was set each pair of power tubes up in a different mode. The switch chooses either pair or both pairs. One pair I left in ultralinear and the other pair in Triode mode. Now with the switch you can get ether pair, providing half power or less, or in the middle position you get full power.
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