toggle switches - help!

[kchronister]

Okay, I've just visited digikey and fried my brain.

I need toggle switches for control panels to run tortoise motors. I believe that means I want on-on SPDT switches... But how many amps and what about all these other features??? And how much should they cost - the ones I found that I _think_ are probably right are running $5-7 each... is that right???

Any help, sources or suggestions are MOST welcome.

 

[Russ Bellinis]

I think the Tortoise machines draw very low current so almost any single pole double throw switch that is on-on will work with them. I haven't priced any lately, but I doubt if there is any reason to buy any but the least expensive ones unless the more expensive ones are smaller physically and fit your control panel better.

 

[kchronister]

Thanks, Russ.

After lots of input from all over, I found some great 6amp/120v mini on/on toggles that should work great, for about $0.65 each.

 

[ezdays]

Yeah, Ross is right. You can find SPDT toggles switches for under a buck that will do the job. I've bought both miniture and sub-miniture SPDT's for that. sixty-five cents is a great price, just watch out for quality. That's basically the difference in the price spread.

 

[60103]

While you're looking, don't overlook the DPDT switches. You may find a bulk pack of these cheaper than the SPDTs; just ignore half the contacts.