View Full Version : Where to buy dpdt switch?
lexvil
02-15-2008, 05:31 PM
As the title says, where can I buy a Double pole double throw switch with center off and up and down momentary function (spring loaded) to be used in an automotive application. I can't seem to find one anywhere. For comparison, your power window switches for your cars are exactly like that. Thanks. ;D
2diy4
02-15-2008, 09:24 PM
If you can't find one, why not make your own with four push button switches and a toggle? We are DIYers after all. :)
I haven't seen these switches in electronic supplies. I have seen double pole double throw switches with a center off at DEECO, but these are not spring loaded.
jessie2
02-16-2008, 03:06 AM
It's called Momentary flip switch, DPDT. Centre off.
opzuk4x4
02-18-2008, 10:45 AM
There is an electrical parts store in katipunan avenue just in front of Blue Ridge. I beleive they have that switch there.
lexvil
02-21-2008, 06:02 AM
Thanks for the replies. I found this at Wizard in morato:)
Wildthing
02-28-2008, 06:31 PM
i think DEECO (sa farmers cubao and raon) merun nun
A DPDT switch is exactly what you need to make a 4-way, 5-way, etc. control for a lighting fixture, no? (For 3-way, you need two SPDT. For 4-way, you need that plus one DPDT for a total of three switches. For 5-way, one more DPDT for a total of four switches, and so on. I don't know why 3-way is called that; shouldn't it be called 2-way since there are two switches.)
Now, DPDT is commonly available as a toggle switch (with 'joystick'). But has anyone seen DPDT in the form of something that is compatible with wall switch plate and wall switch mounting bracket, so that it can be mounted and look like a normal light switch?
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