Sourcing a Replacement Switch

[securespark]

I made the stupid mistake of buying two of these:

http://www.diy.com/departments/bq-black-press-switch/178021_BQ.prd

I could not find any other brand on line, but these are dirt cheap. After 2 presses, one of them deconstructed...

When I was a lad, I used to buy this type of switch to make electrical circuits and muck about with. Seem to remember it was Wilco?

They were fitted as OEM in some light fittings, along with its cousin, the pullcord version.

But I'm buggered if I can find them now!

 

[stem]

Something like this? a 2A mini push switch

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Did you try RS/Farnell?

Rapid Electronics?

 

[securespark]

Thanks guys. Thanks does not seem to be working but I'll come back.

Stem, seen the Edwardes one. I need black and the other issue is that they look cheap like the B&Q ones.

Ban, yes and can't find anything. Unless I'm searching wrong...

 

[securespark]

The reviews back up my experience. Pity I didn't read them before buying...

http://www.diy.com/departments/bq-1-way-single-white-press-switch/178022_BQ.prd?tab=reviews

 

[stem]

I need black and the other issue is that they look cheap like the B&Q ones.

For a black one, click here. and scroll down. It's difficult to see the quality in the photo, but it might be slightly better.

 

[securespark]

Thank you!

Have ordered them!

 

[DetlefSchmitz]

Not sure I'd buy a switch if they don't specify voltage and current ratings!
(I mean the original one)