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Aftermarket rotary switch for antique fans?
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Erich Martin
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 Posted: Wed Jun 17th, 2009 07:43 am
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What rotary switch have you guys used in your antique fans ?. I have been scanning around all the electrical stores looking for a holdover (temporary) switch till I find a proper switch for my pancakes. I have seen then installed peoples fans when I was not looking for one, so what have you used and where did you find it?.

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I just found one style, but still want to know what you have bought and used. I'm always looking to learn!.

Last edited on Thu Jun 18th, 2009 02:18 am by Erich Martin

William Drabble
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 Posted: Sat Jun 27th, 2009 05:46 am
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I am supposed to be making repros of the ceramic part of the pancake switches. I have done a few attempts but haven't yet archived the quality needed

Russ Huber
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 Posted: Sat Jun 27th, 2009 06:54 am
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Make one.  There are non conductive potting resin epoxys in the electronic world that can be used in a mold.  You could actually make a primative, yet effective switch in the likeness of the original ceramic switch out of wood for pennies on the dollar.  All you would need for hardware is some brass screws, nuts, fiber washers, small spring with retainer, small brass strips.  Then all you have to do is bolt it in with the right wires soldered to the right places.  Hey...the switch may not snap through the original switch hills and valleys, but the contacts are the key for variable speeds .  :up: 

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Last edited on Sat Jun 27th, 2009 06:56 am by Russ Huber


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