Atlas Switch (Alternative Switch Controller)

[Anonymous]

Hello everyone,

Just curious if anyone is using some other type of switch to throw their Atlas switches versus the type that comes with the switches. 

 

Thanks,

Jerry

[corton]

Any single pole, double throw, spring-loaded center, momentary contact switch should work.  They come in standard and mini sizes.

[lionelsoni]

For mounting the controls on a map, I have often recommended using studs and a grounded probe.

[Anonymous]

Thank you all...I'll look into alternative switch choices.  Any suggestions where to look?  Radio Shack? 

[phillyreading]

The only draw back to using Radio Shack switches is that you will have to find some way to mount the Radio Shack switch.

Lee F.

[willpick]

Radio Shack is expensive. Best place to buy from are the online electronics stores. I usually buy from All Electronics(www.allelectronics.com) or Jameco(www.jameco.com) . A quick check of jameco's available switches showed at least 3 that would be usable for switch controls. Prices are reasonable,too: 1.99$ for 1-10; 1.85$ ea. for 10-100(p/n 75889) rated at 5 amps at 125VAC.  the other switches are priced similarly. Shipping(UPS ground) is 7$.

HTH!