As the subject reads - has anyone built their own switch boxes when an original style can't be found?
Meaning, where do you source the metal box - just any suitable box seen on Amazon or eBay and gut it to fit in your own switches?
Regarding full size rocker switches (other than illuminated or not and color of switches)... Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the following rocker switch brands (other than the brand name)?
- McGill (acquired by Emerson Appleton Electric Division)
- Carling Technologies
- Cole Hersee
I know there's the "on-off" and the "on-off-on" type of rocker switches, so are all full size rockers similar in design even though made by different manufacturers?
Is there any guidance as to what rocker switch ratings are to be used for operating halogen, strobe, overhead light bar and Motorola Radio equipment (Spectra head unit / Syntor x9000)?
I can't seem to locate an original switch box needed for my restoration (that box was outlined here):
So I'm thinking about possibly gathering available pieces and trying to replicate that original box.
Any tips, guidance, dos/don'ts is appreciated.
Meaning, where do you source the metal box - just any suitable box seen on Amazon or eBay and gut it to fit in your own switches?
Regarding full size rocker switches (other than illuminated or not and color of switches)... Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the following rocker switch brands (other than the brand name)?
- McGill (acquired by Emerson Appleton Electric Division)
- Carling Technologies
- Cole Hersee
I know there's the "on-off" and the "on-off-on" type of rocker switches, so are all full size rockers similar in design even though made by different manufacturers?
Is there any guidance as to what rocker switch ratings are to be used for operating halogen, strobe, overhead light bar and Motorola Radio equipment (Spectra head unit / Syntor x9000)?
I can't seem to locate an original switch box needed for my restoration (that box was outlined here):
Switch box identification/help needed
Hi all, Can anyone help to identify this switch box part # and also lead me to a possible PDF for the wiring instructions? This is the only online image I can find and it’s being identified as a Federal Signal switch box, however there’s no notes about which FS switch box it is, or any part...
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So I'm thinking about possibly gathering available pieces and trying to replicate that original box.
Any tips, guidance, dos/don'ts is appreciated.