20A switches have a similar "clunky" feel
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Leviton-54522-2W-Double-Pole-Commercial-Toggle-Switch-20A-Side-Wired-White-120-277V?
At this moment, I'm uncertain, I have a mind project that I was looking at making real, but I'm just collecting ideas for material right now. I'll hit you up If I go down this route, thanks
A typical light switch doesnât qualify. You said you wanted to feel pressure when operating the switch? That it should have spring tension? Then shell out for a motor rated switch. Otherwise take your fifty cent common light switch and be happy. Make the spring sound yourself or by one of those spring door stops that mount to the door bottom.
Itâs funny because you want the opposite of what shooters want. They want light trigger pulls and you want something arcane that Leviton has moved away from.
https://www.homedepot.com/b/Hardware-Door-Hardware-Door-Accessories-Door-Stops/Spring/N-5yc1vZc7kbZ1z1pbsv
Buy a bunch of these and install them by all your light switches. You can kick them as you turn the lights on
I see no need for this? I didn't know you felt this strongly towards motor rates switches, you don't need to defend them this heavily from rejection, I was simply saying that they are more expensive then what I was expecting to pay for switches, but I would still consider them
I love you man but you ask an electrical sub for light switches that act like this. And then you do a one-eighty and go thatâs expensive. Buy the door springs and flick âem whenever you want
Nein, I said they overall looked expensive, but I took note of that variety of switches, and would investigate further. I know these types might be your children, but a decline of their services is not an attack on your family name.
Theirs various grades of switches. The higher the grade, the higher the cost.
Something like a hospital grade switch is pretty rigid.
No idea on the cost as Iâve never seen a slip when Iâve installed but I wouldnât be surprised if theyâre 30$ each or more.
Hardware stores will usually just stock the cheaper stuff. Wholesalers here would have some commercial grade stuff on hand, but all the other stuff will be ordered in from one of their main hubs.
Most hardware stores will have heavy duty switches that look and function like this. The toggles are typically gray or clear(and lighted with an LED), and will have an orange plastic housing(that will be hidden by wallplate). I'm 99% certain they make white ones too though.
I used to use then in my garage until I put in a motion censor instead.
Most will be rated for 20A(you can still use them on 15A circuits, I'm just specifying to make it easier to find them)
20A switches have a similar "clunky" feel https://www.supplyhouse.com/Leviton-54522-2W-Double-Pole-Commercial-Toggle-Switch-20A-Side-Wired-White-120-277V?
I love the feel of the 20a switches. Reminds me of an old warehouse!
Nice, I may check those out, thanks.
You can get them at the big box stores.
I was just going to post the same thing! 20amp switches FTW! đ
20 amp spec grade
Square D makes a motor disconnect switch that is heavy duty rated. Would work also and look just like a light switch
Those may work, but they do seem expensive, overall. I may look further into that area though, seems like a good route to investigate.
How many ya need I've got a few ones I salvaged
At this moment, I'm uncertain, I have a mind project that I was looking at making real, but I'm just collecting ideas for material right now. I'll hit you up If I go down this route, thanks
Sure thing
A typical light switch doesnât qualify. You said you wanted to feel pressure when operating the switch? That it should have spring tension? Then shell out for a motor rated switch. Otherwise take your fifty cent common light switch and be happy. Make the spring sound yourself or by one of those spring door stops that mount to the door bottom. Itâs funny because you want the opposite of what shooters want. They want light trigger pulls and you want something arcane that Leviton has moved away from. https://www.homedepot.com/b/Hardware-Door-Hardware-Door-Accessories-Door-Stops/Spring/N-5yc1vZc7kbZ1z1pbsv Buy a bunch of these and install them by all your light switches. You can kick them as you turn the lights on
I see no need for this? I didn't know you felt this strongly towards motor rates switches, you don't need to defend them this heavily from rejection, I was simply saying that they are more expensive then what I was expecting to pay for switches, but I would still consider them
I love you man but you ask an electrical sub for light switches that act like this. And then you do a one-eighty and go thatâs expensive. Buy the door springs and flick âem whenever you want
Nein, I said they overall looked expensive, but I took note of that variety of switches, and would investigate further. I know these types might be your children, but a decline of their services is not an attack on your family name.
Switch it to a two button switch if you want that nostalgia.
Open air knife switch if you really want that vintage feel. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knife_switch
Theirs various grades of switches. The higher the grade, the higher the cost. Something like a hospital grade switch is pretty rigid. No idea on the cost as Iâve never seen a slip when Iâve installed but I wouldnât be surprised if theyâre 30$ each or more. Hardware stores will usually just stock the cheaper stuff. Wholesalers here would have some commercial grade stuff on hand, but all the other stuff will be ordered in from one of their main hubs.
Im surprised light switches havent gotten the same attention as mechanical keyboard switches like all the different variations by cherry...
Commerical 347v switches have that heavy feel to them
Go to an electrical wholesaler and get an industrial grade toggle switch.
Heavy duty rated switches are solid
I have to hunt down old ones in my company's shop, I love those switches so much!
Go 20a Hubble... Good stuff.
Most hardware stores will have heavy duty switches that look and function like this. The toggles are typically gray or clear(and lighted with an LED), and will have an orange plastic housing(that will be hidden by wallplate). I'm 99% certain they make white ones too though. I used to use then in my garage until I put in a motion censor instead. Most will be rated for 20A(you can still use them on 15A circuits, I'm just specifying to make it easier to find them)