Electrics - double pole mains c/o switch

[dave]

I'm trying to find a mains double pole 15A change-over switch with an OFF position too - but no luck so far. Can get contactors to do it but want a manual c/o switch.

The only idea (yet to get checked) is to use the two-position switch that *some* showers have. (Not sure it they are 15 A *and* DP though). Anyone know if they are - before I buy one to find out :-) thanks

[Malcolm]

Try a surplus type store. I bought one (in brown bakelite) about 25 years ago for use in a caravan.

Malcolm

[brass monkey]

You can buy a toggle type from Real Shit Components, you'll need a mortgage though -

[Tim Watts]

Rapid, RS or Farnell do such things under the general switches section.

Does this need to meet isolation standards (minumum contact gap)?

[brass monkey]

times cheaper here -

[michael 'media phrase man']

No - there's a separate DP isolator.

[dave]

>~20 times cheaper here -

[dennis]

water proof(ish), but only rated for 6000 operations.

[tinnews]

Look for 'cam' switches, they're pretty standard for this sort of requirement, CPC/Farnell certainly have them. They're available in normal two-way and in three position centre off format.

[JohnW]

Beware - the product attributes show it as 15A but the description states 250V@10A

John

[brass monkey]

Beware - the product attributes show it as 15A but the description states 250V@10A

Hmmmm -

[tinnews]

Here's a Farnell one:-

'm pretty sure Rapid do them as well, not to mention CPC and RS.