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EL34 lighted power switch

KKnight

KKnight

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What do you guys use for a heavy duty, larger power switch for a basic EL34 tube amp?

Was looking for a heavy duty blue lighted/LED toggle, (not rocker) @mouser but.. and can't seem to find anything locally @Home Depot or Lowes etc that are anything but small, low amp rated automotive types.
 
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I'm not really a lighted switch kinda guy. Last few switches I bought came from Mouser, but they are basic all metal 2 wire toggle switches that you can probably find at various places.
 
Thanks Pags but every one of those I see everywhere are only rated for 12V dc.. was thinking I need something more heavy duty rated to at least 120v ac etc.. and I hear you Gadget but everything @mouser seems to be small and not heavy duty enough. Wanted to put in a single order @mouser but still can't find what I'm looking for.
 
try this one.

http://www.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=11TS15-2virtualkey67810000virtualkey785-11TS15-2

I'm using that to run a KT120 mono amp. Original switch was rated for 3 amps, this one is rated for 10. I did end up removing the screws and using the tabs as solder lugs though. Only particular reason I used this one is because it fit and looked just like the original did.

Failing that, here are 40 panel mount toggle switches rated for 125 vac or higher and 6 amps or higher

http://www.mouser.com/Electromechan...zm189Z1yzshenZ1z0x7w3Z1yzmjycZ1z0z812Z1z0z2y5
 
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I've been rolling with push buttons here ...

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The LED annular ring is kinda neat, and comes in assorted voltages you should be able to match to an available tap in the amp.
 
Personally, and this is just my opinion, especially for a tube amp I would likely use a metal handle toggle with the old school "ON/OFF" plate behind it and a separate pilot light for power indication. With a chrome bezel because that's how I roll. But again, this is an aesthetic style judgement.
 
sKiZo said:
I've been rolling with push buttons here ...

4114ecYU2kL._SX342_.jpg

The LED annular ring is kinda neat, and comes in assorted voltages you should be able to match to an available tap in the amp.
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Kinda slick. Where did you get them? Mouser?
 
Amazon!

I wondered about quality for $10, but I've got a couple that have gone through a LOT of cycles ... good positive action on them.

Here's one mounted on a custom build ... I drive the light at lower voltage so it's dimmer than usual, but I like it like that.

tungsol-kt120s-002.jpg
 
sKiZo said:
I've been rolling with push buttons here ...

4114ecYU2kL._SX342_.jpg

The LED annular ring is kinda neat, and comes in assorted voltages you should be able to match to an available tap in the amp.
Click to expand...



Saw those a long time ago. Good if a guy wants a push button. I'm still looking for a decent lighted toggle..
 
I saw one on a pannel once that looked like a chrome toggle with just the end of the toggle that li up.
 
Looks like this one sorta fits your requirements. Part number LT-1511-110-012. Available at Mouser.

Red LED in the tip, and needs 12V DC to run the LED, apparently.
 
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sKiZo said:
Amazon!

I wondered about quality for $10, but I've got a couple that have gone through a LOT of cycles ... good positive action on them.

Here's one mounted on a custom build ... I drive the light at lower voltage so it's dimmer than usual, but I like it like that.

tungsol-kt120s-002.jpg
Click to expand...
How did you wire it since it has 5 pins and no tech data for the push button at all ?
 
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