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[w crane]

Simple question.ah
is it possible to puchase a
[h=1]Double-Pole Double-Throw Switch.[/h]which looks like a normal wall switch used to operate lights.


any help cheers

 

[telectrix]

might be able to get one in the grid switch format.

 

[jumpin jax]

crabtree do a 20 amp double pole that looks like a normal switch

 

[Adam W]

We used to use the Gewiss Playbus range, which contains a reversing switch amongst just about every other kind of grid mounting accessory you can imagine. I think we got them from Electric Centre. They're Italian so they look nice but aren't exactly what you'd call 'robust'.

Alternatively you could use an actual ordinary light switch with a DPDT contactor sited remotely.

 

[w crane]

yes thought about that but hoping to stay away from relays and the like. cheers.

 

[w crane]

i will try and get in touch with Electric Centre, thank you very much.

and to every one that has helped thankyou.

 

[Knobhead]

Could I ask why you need a DP DT switch?

 

[VoltzElectrical]

what is a double throw switch?

 

[Knobhead]

Double pole Two way with one operating toggle.

Double throw is the correct name.

 

[w crane]

Could I ask why you need a DP DT switch?

designing circuit for taxi office utside movement detector floods / sirien . min number of switches , no relays . got it down to one DPDT and a single way sw.This give me several option to put circuit into.
Then was told design would not work because the type of wall switch DPDT i needed (to match existing sw's) did not exist.
Also your not alowed to have a sirien hooked up to a external sensor.
Hence snookered both ways. ahhhhh:nopity:
But i would likje to prove existance of switch if possible .