Fisher 400 part

[vendo81]

Does anyone know where I can get the on/off power switch for a Fisher 400? It is all I need for my restoration.I tried Fisher Doc but no response. Thank you..

 

[ldatlof]

Does anyone know where I can get the on/off power switch for a Fisher 400? It is all I need for my restoration.

I don't think anyone makes that part anymore. It's part of the volume pot. To conserve the switch most people use a power strip to turn the receiver on and off. Your best bet is to find a parts unit on that auction site.

I tried Fisher Doc but no response. Thank you..

Most likely you won't get a response because he seems to have fallen off the world.

Good luck with the restoration.

 

[vendo81]

Hello Idatlof..Thanks for the response..The restoration is finished and the 400 sounds great. I think I'll put it in it's cabinet and do the power strip thing until I find a replacement. :yes:

 

[Tom Bavis]

You may be able to swap one from another pot of the same make. There should be an EIA code (six digit) or a name. Some of these switches are 2-pole, separate switch for the switched outlet. That second switch might still be good.

There ARE new switches to be had for $15 or so... Mark Oppat probably has them (oldradioparts.net) - again, you'll need to know the maker to match it up. He MIGHT be able to duplicate the control for $50 or so... but there were only so many of the exact shafts made...

Finally, if you have ANY Fisher receiver, an inrush limiter (Keystone CL-70 or -170 if my memory serves...) in series with the AC will extend the life of the few surviving power switches.

 

[vendo81]

Thanks Tom..I'll contact old radio parts and see if he has one. I'll also install an inrush limiter as its going to be well used.

 

[jaymanaa]

My switch died too :tears: on my console preamp. I wired it so I use the auto off instead. Wish I could find one. Good tip about the limiter :thmbsp: