Electrics - double pole mains c/o switch

Jun 09, 2011 11 Replies

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


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

Malcolm

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

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

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

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times cheaper here -
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No - there's a separate DP isolator.

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>~20 times cheaper here -

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

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.

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

John

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

Hmmmm -

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Here's a Farnell one:-

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

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