Mini toggle switch supplier

desertdog · 08-23-2010, 05:18 PM

Can some one recommend a supplier where I can get several mini toggle switches with the rubber boot that makes them weather proof.

I have tried Radio Shack, Marine Suppliers, Grainger, McMaster Carr, Amazon, and E Bay.

I find a lot of junk, but I need 3 or 4 for hooking up various lighting projects on my Nomad.

Thanks

**ringadingh** · 08-23-2010, 05:29 PM

Ive never seen the mini toggles with a rubber boot, only the regular sized toggles.
Maybe they don't exist, unless youve seen them.
Why can't you use a small lighted rocker or a push button? They are available rather small.

MustangMan · 08-23-2010, 05:44 PM

How about:
http://www.wiringproducts.com/contents/en-us/d87.html

desertdog · 08-23-2010, 06:04 PM

If I have to I will go with a rocker or push button, but the design in my head looks better with the mini toggles.

I have found industrial applications for mini toggles that have a rubber boot covering, that is why I was considering it, but the suppliers I located want you to purchase 100 at a shot.

I may re evaluate on the push button. Thanks for the ideas.

petenomad · 08-23-2010, 08:08 PM

Switch cover Perhaps you need to buy this separately.

desertdog · 08-23-2010, 08:14 PM

I was considering that option, but then found that mini toggles come in various diameters, and the covers have to match. Thought I had an option located, but it turned out that the toggle was in inches and the cover was measured in millimeters, when I did the conversion it was off by 3 millimeters that the switch diameter was bigger than the boot, so it would not work, unless I jammed it down on the switch.

Has any one used regular sized toggles for switches on your bikes, and how did that work??

Back to the drawing board.

petenomad · 08-23-2010, 08:39 PM

Digikey has several options. I searched Mini Toggle Switch and got several options. The first entry had an accessory boot available.
You can generally order singles from them even if it says 100 pack.

08-23-2010, 05:18 PM	#1
desertdog Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Goodyear AZ Posts: 331	Mini toggle switch supplier Can some one recommend a supplier where I can get several mini toggle switches with the rubber boot that makes them weather proof. I have tried Radio Shack, Marine Suppliers, Grainger, McMaster Carr, Amazon, and E Bay. I find a lot of junk, but I need 3 or 4 for hooking up various lighting projects on my Nomad. Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-23-2010, 05:29 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Mini toggle switch supplier Ive never seen the mini toggles with a rubber boot, only the regular sized toggles. Maybe they don't exist, unless youve seen them. Why can't you use a small lighted rocker or a push button? They are available rather small. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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08-23-2010, 05:44 PM	#3
MustangMan Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 78	Mini toggle switch supplier How about: http://www.wiringproducts.com/contents/en-us/d87.html __________________ 2005 Blue/Silver VN1600 Rallies: Kalispell 2010, Crescent City 2011, Canmore 2012, Estes Park 2013
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08-23-2010, 06:04 PM	#4
desertdog Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Goodyear AZ Posts: 331	Mini toggle switch supplier If I have to I will go with a rocker or push button, but the design in my head looks better with the mini toggles. I have found industrial applications for mini toggles that have a rubber boot covering, that is why I was considering it, but the suppliers I located want you to purchase 100 at a shot. I may re evaluate on the push button. Thanks for the ideas.
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08-23-2010, 08:08 PM	#5
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	Mini toggle switch supplier Switch cover Perhaps you need to buy this separately. __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-23-2010, 08:14 PM	#6
desertdog Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Goodyear AZ Posts: 331	Mini toggle switch supplier I was considering that option, but then found that mini toggles come in various diameters, and the covers have to match. Thought I had an option located, but it turned out that the toggle was in inches and the cover was measured in millimeters, when I did the conversion it was off by 3 millimeters that the switch diameter was bigger than the boot, so it would not work, unless I jammed it down on the switch. Has any one used regular sized toggles for switches on your bikes, and how did that work?? Back to the drawing board.
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08-23-2010, 08:39 PM	#7
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	Mini toggle switch supplier Digikey has several options. I searched Mini Toggle Switch and got several options. The first entry had an accessory boot available. You can generally order singles from them even if it says 100 pack. __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles
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