Oldguy Posted April 19, 2019 Report Share Posted April 19, 2019 My Nav Lite switch has died, so I need to replace it. I wanted to check with @Alan Fox, @acpartswhse, and everyone else on the board to see if one was available before going to an MSC. TIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LANCECASPER Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 23 hours ago, Oldguy said: My Nav Lite switch has died, so I need to replace it. I wanted to check with @Alan Fox, @acpartswhse, and everyone else on the board to see if one was available before going to an MSC. TIA. If the cover for your switch is still good I have a switch that was removed for my stand-by vacuum. You could put your cover on this switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 My Nav Lite switch has died, so I need to replace it. I wanted to check with [mention=7207]Alan Fox[/mention], [mention=12721]acpartswhse[/mention], and everyone else on the board to see if one was available before going to an MSC. TIA. Is it a Klixon or ETA version? Klixon on top. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 If you need an ETA, I sold my entire stash to testwest. If it is an Klixon, let me know what amperage you need. My stash of Klixon is getting low but I have a couple of duplicates left. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldguy Posted April 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 9 hours ago, LANCECASPER said: If the cover for your switch is still good I have a switch that was removed for my stand-by vacuum. You could put your cover on this switch. 2 hours ago, Marauder said: Is it a Klixon or ETA version? Klixon on top. Thanks, guys, but desperation set in Friday about 5:00 PM and I got Dan at Lasar to sell me a new switch. I was fortunate to get one they had before the price went up so it was ONLY $400 rather than the current price of $525. Feeling lucky I got it at the cheap price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 Thanks, guys, but desperation set in Friday about 5:00 PM and I got Dan at Lasar to sell me a new switch. I was fortunate to get one they had before the price went up so it was ONLY $400 rather than the current price of $525. Feeling lucky I got it at the cheap price! I hope you’re joking! I know Sensata was selling them for $275 less than a year ago. If they did indeed jack up their prices, I’m tempted to yank them now and go to aviation toggle switches. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldguy Posted April 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 15 hours ago, Marauder said: I hope you’re joking! I know Sensata was selling them for $275 less than a year ago. If they did indeed jack up their prices, I’m tempted to yank them now and go to aviation toggle switches. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Wish I was. I was actually wondering if the new Ultra switches were any cheaper. Logic says they couldn't be more expensive, but when has logic applied to airplanes? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted April 21, 2019 Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 Wish I was. I was actually wondering if the new Ultra switches were any cheaper. Logic says they couldn't be more expensive, but when has logic applied to airplanes? That’s not good news. These switches were always overpriced for what they are. After seeing your post, I found the uncertified Tyco and Potter & Brumfield ones. Also saw that Honeywell makes switches. Another option would be to use the Piper rockers but that would require running a separate breaker. Man, do I wish today was April 1st. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldguy Posted April 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 On 4/21/2019 at 9:22 AM, Marauder said: That’s not good news. These switches were always overpriced for what they are. After seeing your post, I found the uncertified Tyco and Potter & Brumfield ones. Also saw that Honeywell makes switches. Another option would be to use the Piper rockers but that would require running a separate breaker. Man, do I wish today was April 1st. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Got the switch in , and it is a Sensata switch model 20BC2-BA-10 (about $285-295 from them) with the ~$115 Mooney switch cover. But at least it didn't have the ~$240 Mooney switch cover! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 Got the switch in , and it is a Sensata switch model 20BC2-BA-10 (about $285-295 from them) with the ~$115 Mooney switch cover. But at least it didn't have the ~$240 Mooney switch cover! That is a 10 amp one. I have a spare of that one. You’ll be good for the next 30 years — at least for that switch. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldguy Posted April 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, Marauder said: That is a 10 amp one. I have a spare of that one. You’ll be good for the next 30 years — at least for that switch. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro I may just turn all my lights on and leave them on. That way I never have to touch the switches again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldguy Posted April 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 On 4/20/2019 at 5:47 PM, Oldguy said: Thanks, guys, but desperation set in Friday about 5:00 PM and I got Dan at Lasar to sell me a new switch. I was fortunate to get one they had before the price went up so it was ONLY $400 rather than the current price of $525. Feeling lucky I got it at the cheap price! So what is the difference between the EE-T-A and the Klixon besides the connectors? I ask because the one I got from LASAR was a KLIXON, but my old one is an E-T-A. Of course the one they sent is the exact one called out in the parts manual for my serial number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 So what is the difference between the EE-T-A and the Klixon besides the connectors? I ask because the one I got from LASAR was a KLIXON, but my old one is an E-T-A. Of course the one they sent is the exact one called out in the parts manual for my serial number. Klixon and ETA have different mounting connectors on the buss bar and a slightly different faceplate connector. Take a look at the picture I posted above. When I started buying up used Klixon, I ended up with some ETAs. That was my indoctrination to the difference.I sold my stash to testwest. Maybe he still has some. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldguy Posted April 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 3 hours ago, Marauder said: Klixon and ETA have different mounting connectors on the buss bar and a slightly different faceplate connector. Take a look at the picture I posted above. When I started buying up used Klixon, I ended up with some ETAs. That was my indoctrination to the difference. I sold my stash to testwest. Maybe he still has some. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Good, so no real electrical difference. My mechanic made up the connection he needed to get it onto the buss bar and solid in the panel. He saved the old switch for me, so I may hunt down testwest to see if he has a 10 amp switch. I can use anything since I kept the faceplate. A Boost Pump switch would be good as I have an add on faceplate for the one currently in my frankenpanel Thanks for the info. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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