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Sep 12, 2013 at 8:41 AM Post #9,319 of 9,811
I'm guessing any dpdt rated for 3a @ 250vac or 6a @ 125vac should be fine. You can use lower rated values but I like to choose the biggest max spec'd switch. What's important is the length of the protruding shaft (mm) and the overall size of the switch itself. 2-3 toggle DPDT assorted too.
 
Sep 12, 2013 at 8:49 AM Post #9,320 of 9,811
I'm guessing any dpdt rated for 3a @ 250vac or 6a @ 125vac should be fine. You can use lower rated values but I like to choose the biggest max spec'd switch. What's important is the length of the protruding shaft (mm) and the overall size of the switch itself. 2-3 toggle DPDT assorted too.


Hummm... Thanks :)

but you could spend some good brand or model ? (I use a box of altoids)
 
Sep 12, 2013 at 8:54 AM Post #9,321 of 9,811
Hummm... Thanks
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but you could spend some good brand or model ? (I use a box of altoids)

 
I bulk purchased off a local ebay supplier for a box of 50, no branding on them, haven't had problems. I purchased a few from ebay beforehand and had no issues with any of the toggle switches either. Do avoid the ones with long toggle shafts, don't have a picture but it's got a flat curvy base end, they are hollow in the middle and snap quite easily. They are used on the Darkvoice amplifiers, mainly the 336SE. 
 
Sep 12, 2013 at 10:46 AM Post #9,322 of 9,811
   
I bulk purchased off a local ebay supplier for a box of 50, no branding on them, haven't had problems. I purchased a few from ebay beforehand and had no issues with any of the toggle switches either. Do avoid the ones with long toggle shafts, don't have a picture but it's got a flat curvy base end, they are hollow in the middle and snap quite easily. They are used on the Darkvoice amplifiers, mainly the 336SE. 

thanks defqon :)
 
Sep 12, 2013 at 11:51 AM Post #9,323 of 9,811
If you use the Altoids box, isn't the ps an external wall wort? Unless I'm missing something.
If so you can get away with a much lower rated switch. You can, most likely find the exact replacement switch at Digikey or Mouser.
 
Sep 12, 2013 at 12:23 PM Post #9,325 of 9,811
Those blue body ones are really common on ebay. No idea who actually makes them, but I have used them inthe past, and they work great. 
 
Sep 12, 2013 at 1:17 PM Post #9,327 of 9,811
Sep 12, 2013 at 1:28 PM Post #9,329 of 9,811
  Thanks so much :)

 
I helped a fellow in the Checz Republic locate a similar one.  If I remember correctly I had to get another brand.
There should be a model number stamped on the switch.  Please post it. 
 

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