Where to find replacemtn for this power switch?

[fdejong]

Hi Folks

I have a cool Kenwood KC-6060A here, but it needs a power switch replacement and unfortunately I don't have the old part to know exactly what I need.

I found a pretty good replacement from a Pioneer tuner, but it's not an exact fit.

Does anyone know if I can buy this kind of switch new at a parts house like digikey or mcm? If so, what are they called? flip lever switch?



The one pictured is almost right, except I need one with mounting holes above and below the switch (vs right and left) and it's a touch wide.

 

[ofajen]

Hi Folks

I have a cool Kenwood KC-6060A here, but it needs a power switch replacement and unfortunately I don't have the old part to know exactly what I need.

I found a pretty good replacement from a Pioneer tuner, but it's not an exact fit.

Does anyone know if I can buy this kind of switch new at a parts house like digikey or mcm? If so, what are they called? flip lever switch?



The one pictured is almost right, except I need one with mounting holes above and below the switch (vs right and left) and it's a touch wide.

I don't know, but when you find a source, you might want to spring for two, just in case you have another failure. I have two Hafler DH-200 power amps and when a switch went out many years ago, I managed to find a source and bought three, as the amp was long since discontinued and the company is now also gone.

Otto

 

[EchoWars]

I do not know of any modern parts mfgr. that is making that style of switch. The Pioneer switch you have is for a (relatively) high-powered piece. The 6060A does not require such a heavy-duty unit. I'd be looking for a switch from a Kenwood tuner or low-powered receiver of about the same time period.

 

[w1jim]

You can try what I eventually did here:
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=432676&highlight=kenwood+switch

 

[Vinylcafe]

Can you open it and rebuild from similar switches?
Did that for an old Alps power switch for my Luxman.

 

[fdejong]

I do not know of any modern parts mfgr. that is making that style of switch. The Pioneer switch you have is for a (relatively) high-powered piece. The 6060A does not require such a heavy-duty unit. I'd be looking for a switch from a Kenwood tuner or low-powered receiver of about the same time period.

Yup, out of a SX-828 or something like that.

Bummed there isn't a supplier out there for these, but good suggestion. I think I can probably find one from an old broken tuner.

 

[ra7c7er]

Have you tried doing a search using the part number on the switch? the original manufacture might not be out there but you never know someone might make a clone. I wouldn't doubt the part number of that switch is cross referenced with another switch or two.

If you live in a place with a electronics wholesale house you might want to take it in there and ask them if they can find a replacement.

 

[sKiZo]

You might get lucky ... might win the Super Ball too ...

Maybe easier to just leave the original switch in the case and bypass it, then add a remote control to turn it on or off ...

Step up from a Clapper!

 

[ABEAR]

You dont have the old switch, if you did you could most likely repair it by opening it up. Probably a dirty contact or such, pry back the sheet metal tabs and look. Unless a spring is broke, or a plastic part of a detent is damaged most things can be fixed (assuming its not burnt up)

 

[Tinkerbelle]

Something like this one maybe?

Hole centers are 1-3/8", width ~5/8" body to 11/16" over rivet.

SME TV-5, Snap switch, Issue L615

 

[fdejong]

Something like this one maybe?

Hole centers are 1-3/8", width ~5/8" body to 11/16" over rivet.

SME TV-5, Snap switch, Issue L615

Yup, that looks like it would work. Now, where to find those...?

 

[larryderouin]

Probably McMaster-Carr or Grainger......

If the front panel behind the faceplate has the room (trim the 1/2 moons off the switch mount ends) drill holes in the panel to accomodate the switch.