
The correct answer is "I don't know; I've never toggled." If, however, you just want to turn something on and off, here's a choice of toggles for your switching delectation. The DPDT toggle is rated for up to 20A at 125VAC and has screw terminals below. Measures 1-1/4" x 1-3/4". No center-off position. The first DPST toggle is rated for 20A at 125VAC or 15A at 250VAC. Screw terminals on the bottom. Measures 1-5/16" x 3/4". The smaller DPST toggle is rated for up to 4A at 125VAC or 2A at 250VAC. Has 3/16" spade terminals on the bottom and measures 1" X 9/16". All the toggles come with switch-plates and mounting nuts.
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38715 DPDT TOGGLE 20A (A) | |
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38716 DPST TOGGLE 20A (B) | |
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38717 DPST TOGGLE 4A (C) |
A big guy. This chassis-mounted relay is rated for 30A at 300VAC, 15A at 600VAC, 25A at 28VDC, 1 hp at 120VAC, and 2 hp at 240VAC. Coil will draw approx 40mA at 120VAC, and needs at least 80VAC to engage the (2) sets of SPST contacts. Measures 2" x 1-3/8" x 1-1/2" with 1/4" Q/D terminals on the bottom and a 1/8"-32 mounting hole and a mounting tab on one side. Deltrol part number 23063-70
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37860 BIG RELAY |
Electromagnetic-type relay for your circuitry work. Encased in plastic, it's 1-1/4" x 1-1/8" x 3/4", with (5) pins on the bottom. NO/NC, 3VDC, SPST. Works great with a couple of AA batteries (which are not included). Marked "601-595G, 40-463, CDE1077." Instruction sheet included.
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27803 RELAY, 3VDC |
Need a small solenoid with a big attitude? Our 24-Hour Electro-Mechanical Conversion Testing Department tells us these are both "pretty nice little solenoids." (They talk like that.) Our 24VDC pull-type solenoid draws 8.5A at the start and 4.5A to hold. The coil measures 2-1/8" long x 3/4" dia with a 2-pin connector on the bottom and is mounted on a 3-5/8" long x 3/4" wide slotted mounting bracket. The 3" long spring/plunger has a 1-3/16" throw.
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36133 24 VDC SOLENOID |
Try our 12VDC SPST rocker switches. The rectangular version is for use at 20A and has a green LED in the paddle. Fits a 1-1/8" x 7/16" hole, and the switch itself is 1-1/4" x 1-11/16" x 1" deep, in black, with quick disconnect terminals. From Calterm®, #40343. The square switch is for use at 25A with an LED in the circular paddle and fits a 5/16" dia hole. The switch itself is 1-1/8" square x 9/16" deep, and quick disconnects on the bottom. From Calterm® #40602.
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38821 RECTANGULAR SWITCH | |
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38822 SQUARE SWITCH |
And rock off, with this snap-fit SPST rocker switch from Gardner-Bender. Rated for up to 20A at 125VAC and 10A at 277VAC. Measures 1-1/2" x 13/16" x 1-5/8" deep, counting the quick-disconnect terminals. UL/CSA.
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39056 ROCKER SWITCH |
Pick from our selection of old standards, all from Gardner-Bender®. The pull-chain switch is rated for 3A at 125VAC and measures 1" x just over 3/4" x 5/8" and comes with 6" leads, 2-1/4" of ball chain, and approx 6 feet of cord. Mounting dia is 13/32". The rotary switch is an SPTT rated for up to 6A at 125VAC for both of the loads it can switch. Measures 1" x 7/8" x 3/8" with a 5/8" x 3/8" dia double flattened shaft. The push button switch is a latching (push on/push off) SPST push-button rated for up to 10A at 125VAC and 4A at 250VAC. Measures 1" x 5/8" x 1/2" deep and comes with mounting hardware and 5-1/2" leads. 1/3HP Max. All are UL/CSA.
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39053 PULL SWITCH | |
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39058 PUSHBUTTON SWITCH | |
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39054 ROTARY SWITCH |
This take-out device features a trio of Norgren air regulator valves mounted on a 9-3/4" x 7-3/4" black steel door with (2) pressure switches. (1) switch is rated for 125"/H2O, the other for 220"/H2O. The (3) valves are unmarked but appear to be good for at least 150psi, and are connected to each other and to the switches by a labyrinth of 1/4" OD tubing. The switches are N/O and wired in parallel.
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36707 PRESSURE SWITCHES |
All from GB® (Gardner Bender) and all bargains. The small SPST toggle switch, 1" x 1/2" x 1/2", has a switchplate, 3/8" bat, and 5-1/2" leads. The panel mount DPST toggle switch, 1-3/8" x 3/4" x 1-1/8" OA, works with larger motors or appliances. Has screw terminals on the bottom and mounting hardware. The 1-1/8" x 5/8" x 1" deep OA momentary SPDT toggle switch, center off, is for back-and-forth switching, as with a winch. It's 3/4 HP max. Includes mounting hardware. The SPST toggle switch is 1" x 5/8" x 3/4", 3/4 HP max. Comes with mounting hardware, switchplate, and 5-1/2" leads. The momentary DPDT toggle switch, center off, 1-5/16" x 3/4" x 1-1/8" deep OA, comes with mounting hardware. All are UL/CSA. The rubber Toggle Switch Covers come in a package of (2) and have a built-in hex nut with 1/2" threads, fits over a standard length bat, and provides protection from dust, grime and moisture.
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39051 DPST TOGGLE | 10/20 | 250/125 | |
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39057 MOM DPDT TOGGLE | 20 | 125 | |
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39052 MOM SPDT TOGGLE | 20/10 | 125/177 | |
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39050 SMALL SPST TOGGLE | 6/3 | 125/250 | |
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39055 SPST TOGGLE | 10/4 | 125/250 | |
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39167 TOGGLE COVER | N/A | N/A |
It's an on/off SPST key switch with dual indicator lights, and even if you don't need it as is, the parts are little treasures on their own. A standard round key switch and small rectangular LEDs, (1) red and (1) green, are connected to an 8-pin connector by 8-1/2 leads. The red LED also has 14" leads to a 2-pin connector. Requires 3 VDC. Comes with (2) keys. All are keyed alike.
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34659 KEY SWITCH |
And see the red light. This panel-mount SPST push-on/push-off switch from Molex is rated for 125V and has a neon indicator lamp. Measures 2-1/4" x 15/16" x 1/2" with 3/16" quick-disconnect terminals. The panel face is 1-5/16" x 1/2" with plastic wings to keep it in place. The button is marked "AEC." Two contacts for the switch; two contacts for the lamp (diagram included). Latching. UL/CSA. Made in the USA.
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37326 MOLEX SWITCH |
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