fleabag Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Anyone know how to determine what type of switch is ON-ON ? I have several mini switches in my parts box and i'm trying to choose one that is ON-ON. I'm ignoring one that has 3 positions ( is that ON-OFF-ON ? ) Also ignoring one that is sprung in both directions, meaning it doesnt stay in position, rather it springs back to the centre I'm guessing that it needs only 2 positions. I've found one of those, and it has 6 lugs underneath. Would that be the one i want ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Does it not say on the side? Most, if not all, of the toggle switches I have it stamped on one side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 I need to dig out a magnifying glass from somehere as the stampings are tiny. I cannot see them even with my reading glasses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 Got it - thanks Bartelby. Says ON-ON on the side in tiny letters. Result. Now then, how do i know the switch is in working condition ? Been in the parts box for many years now Would a multi meter help ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 If you have a continuity setting on the multimeter. The centre pins are the common terminals, so one probe on one of those. pick and end for the other probe. test the continuity. Swap the probe to the other end and test again. Then do the other side... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 Did that and all looks well - cheers. I just set the Ohms to it's lowest setting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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