Must have minimum 1/2" threaded shaft for thick panel120 VAC 10 amp ratedDouble pole4Positions or moreNo, I do not have thirty dollars to spend on a switch.Would like a nice pointer dial. And the switch must have an extra pole to serve for no connection - OFF.Dual pole is because many outlets (receptacles) down here are wired backward.

why not get a regular two pole and use a circuit block for other curcuits

Too many switches on the BORG. My son-in-law needs to operate it. Presently has a 6-hour timer.Selected OFF/ON, FLOAT ONLY, ABSORB ONLY, BOTH ABSORB & FLOAT.Float will not be time limited.And this is NOT a converter. It has a handle, and is Mexican electrical power screwup-proof.

What is the estimated price tag for The Borg? The US version, for operator with barely 3 digit IQ?

I robbed a rusty Sola power conditioner out of a sKrap pile and gutted it. The end plate cutout holes were all wrong so went to eBay and ordered 4, 1/4" thick aluminum plates. Riveted them fishplate over the sheet metal. Cost $16eBay 400-amp Schottky dual rectifier block. $25.00. Scrounged 1/8" 3" X 8" aluminum plates for rectifier heat sink.A pair of 36-amp Megawatts @$65 each. Twelve dollars pair of 10-turn 500 ohm power rheostats with scaling knobs. Settled for a 50 amp rated 75mv shunt and dual gauge amp/2.5 digit voltmeter. Then Buy in Coins 4.75 digit LED volt meter. eBay again for 50 ampere ammeter, analog. Maybe 35 dollars for this paragraph.21 dollars for a 6-hour Intermatic Timer. AC 6' 14 AWG cord robbed from Eduardo's SMART CHARGER that long ago became catatonic. Same for the twin 8' 8-gauge battery terminal cord and clamps.(1) 5K uf electrolytic cap, 17 volt avalanche rectifier, An array of Gas tube discharge, avalanche rectifiers and 20 mm MOVS. Some pilot LED lamps for 120 and 12 volts, a nice strap handle, 4" rack mount handles... and a noisy high volume fan.And there you have it!Something that will operate 65 to 190 volts, freaky frequency, instantly twin voltage adjustable, no p-e-n-d-a-n-t to lose or snap or go weird. An instant mechanical timer to absolutely stop the music when I want it to, and can manage to travel upstairs in a Mexican hotel. And the power units are MADE IN TAIWAN not HUNGCHOW China like Phart Chargers and press the button six times to fully charge the battery - battery chargers are.It's a shame to have to hassle through a project like this to arrive at a unit that does not play Dr. Kevorkian with a battery or with itself. If a solar flare drives temperature to 150F, this unit will float at 9.6 volts. If I decide to vacation in Sasquatch AK in February this unit can handle it. And no tiny LED menus to scroll like trying to interpret a Chino-India version of a Sanskrit scroll.This is TRUE set it and walk away battery charging done right. And it ain't for sale...

OK! Uncle! I Give Up! Switch Sourcing Frustration

21 Replies

MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Aug 11, 2015
Thank you Vixen21 - yes indeedy - thanks to Mr Wizard the switches will be on their way to Chula Vista manana. I like the two index pegs! They'll keep the switch from rotating when twisting the "rooster beak" knob. The power supply agreement fell apart. The guy wanted $18 to USPS the units from Oregon. Checked USPS rates online and rate came out to six dollars and change. He didn't want to part with 33-dollars in pumped up shipping charges.

I've got a lot of small packages waiting for me next month in Chula Vista. Lots of surge suppression components. Found 2-amp Pico fuses for the avalanche diodes and MOVs. I just cannot believe companies do not use redundant components in hyper expensive equipment. Pianotuna and Niner are both promised genuine spike clampers with gas discharge tube protection against nearby lightning. Whole rig protection.
Vixen21
Explorer
Aug 11, 2015
I think Mex said he was ordering the switch (in another thread)
MrWizard
Moderator
Aug 11, 2015
Bump
MrWizard
Moderator
Aug 10, 2015

rotary 6 position 10 amp
MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Aug 10, 2015
Still no joy on the switch. There is a dearth of 10-amp rotary switches. Even 300-dollar shore power changeovers have only three positions.
MrWizard
Moderator
Aug 09, 2015
MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
I want to post this separately. Thank you Mr Wizard

your welcome.. glad to be of help
NinerBikes
Explorer
Aug 09, 2015
Mexicowanderer, you should see if someone would donate you an Unlocked Verizon Galaxy S4. It comes with a bigger battery, bettery chip, it can be used in International mode, both GSM and CDMA technology by phone companies, and it has a 2 amp charger and charges in an hour to hour and a half, in full. Get a extended run fat back battery for it, 7200mah, and you should have no problems getting through the day with one charge. It also has a bigger screen.

A rooted phone with a custom Kernel and Custom hacked ROM would be even better.

Go look up your phone model on XDAdeveloper

Learn about Android.

S2 extended run batteries
Naio
Explorer II
Aug 09, 2015
If you are having to recharge your phone multiple times daily you might try a new phone battery. They are usually 99 cents including shipping on ebay. Plus then you have a spare.

I am glad Niner sent you a phone :).
MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Aug 09, 2015
I want to post this separately. Thank you Mr Wizard
MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Aug 09, 2015
I want to post this separately. Thank you Mr Wizard