Shop Vac

[Keith Nuttle]

Several years ago I bought a Shop Vac QPS 10. I have used it a lot around the shop and yard.

My problem is the switch gave up the ghost and I am trying to replace it. I went to a local part supply house and they said that they could get me the part 82318-10 for about $3 plus $9 shipping. High but reasonable.

On all of the websites I have found, Shop Vac will gladly replace the motor assembly with the switch for about $70 but state they do not sell the switch separately.

This is not a realistic solutions.

Does anyone know of a replacement for the switch in the QPS10, or if the part from Sears 82318-10 will work in the QPS 10.

I beleive it is for a

Model # 338177750 Craftsman Shop vac Model # QMH45A - Shop Vac Shop-vac

[Doug Winterburn]

I just replaced the switch on my Shop-Vac QPL60 with a switch from

to Switches -> rocker switches - P-H489

It's a DPST mini rocker switch - $3.89

My original wouldn't shut off without unplugging.

[-MIKE-]

There's nothing fancy or proprietary about shop vac switches. As long as you have one that will mount in the casing and will handle the current, it'll work. Most hardware stores will have switches that will work. I think Radio Shack still carries an assortment, too.

[tiredofspam]

[Artemus]

I second that. I replaced mine with a standard wall switch about 15 years ago and it's still working fine. Art

[Peter Bennett]

See

- Scroll down a bit to see Steve talk about replacing his ShopVac switch.

[RonB]

I'll third that. if you have access to a Radio Shack most have a wide variety of switches and you might find a close match. Otherwise just get one that works. Also, they are pretty reasonable.

RonB

[Keith Nuttle]

I don't know if you have been in Radio Shack recently but it has become almost an electronic novelty shop. I went into the one here in Raleigh and they had a free standing shoulder high wall about 4' wide with the electronic components.

[RonB]

cut it out for

Yeah - But it depends on the store. There is one in Wichita and another in Joplin that have pretty well stocked sets of parts drawers. Others barely amount to a kiosk.

RonB