Advice identifying a switch

[Avocet]

Can anyone help identify the switch in these photos please - or give me some hints as to what search terms I could try?

It's the ignition switch in my switch panel. A square button covered by a silicone (I think) membrane. The square part is 25mm square and fits in a square recess in the panel, with a round hole in it, 16mm in diameter. Pushed on to the back of it is a square block with the contacts in it. It's a latching switch used to turn the ignition on. It as 6 poles, only 4 of which are used. I'm guessing that's one pair to turn the ignition light on and one to send power to the momentary pushbutton for the starter motor? The writing on it says "Shlegel" and then:
5A 250V ~
VDE0660
VDE0630
X60V 1.2W

I can find Shlegel online, but need a supplier who will sell me just one. Is it a double or single "throw"? And how many "poles"? I've heard these terms but don't really know what they mean! If anyone could recommend any old switch that would do the same job and "fit in the hole" I'd be grateful!

 

[Poignard]

I don't know but if no one here can identify it, I'd suggest you look at the RS Components website

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/?cm_mmc...00007a2d1f24&gclid=CMKmhoX8rcQCFSzKtAodGFkA5Q

 

[salar]

I would have thought any auto ignition/start switch would do, three position off/ignition/start. Try Googling auto ignition switch. Loads on eBay under £10. Most will have a circular hole so you will have to blank off the square hole and drill it.

 

[VicS]

Furneaux Riddall's website might be a good place to start looking for a suitable replacement even if not an exact duplicate, http://www.furneauxriddall.com/

 

[Len Ingalls]

http://www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/ce/en/brand/SCHLEGEL

Conrad Elec appear to be UK reps for Schlegel. These push button switches do not appear to be marine only.I suspect they are used in a variety of industries. Cheers/Len

 

[ean_p]

Or also try http://www.plccenter.co.uk/en-GB/Buy/SCHLEGEL/AFL

 

[alan]

Switch

This may be the item you are looking for:

http://www.plccenter.co.uk/en-GB/Buy/SCHLEGEL/AFL

At least it looks very similar!!

Alan.

 

[jon711]

Schlegel are automotive suppliers and supply Ford, Vauxhall, BMW, Mercedes etc with various components. May be worth checking with your local auto factors....

(They used to be competitors of a company I used to work for, in the automotive trade!)

Jon

 

[Avocet]

This may be the item you are looking for:

http://www.plccenter.co.uk/en-GB/Buy/SCHLEGEL/AFL

At least it looks very similar!!

Alan.

Thanks Alan. It certainly does! Unfortunately, (apart from the 1-4 week lead time) when you click on it, there's a minimum order charge of £35, PLUS shipping (from America) PLUS VAT and import duty! I'll pursue a few other avenues first, I think, but thanks for looking!

 

[alahol2]

Not this one is it?... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Schlegel-Red-Illum-push-button-w-AFL-contact-block-/400857291765?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54f4dbf5

 

[Avocet]

It is too! Exactly the same text on it! Thanks! I've e-mailed Schlegel Europe to see if they have a UK distributor who will sell just one switch, bu this might be a better bet.