Waterproof 'push to make' button for the heads (toilet flush)

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When I got the boat coded, I changed the switch to flush the (electric) heads and put it on the horizontal beside the sink, as the OE one was hard to find (beside the toilet).

I bought a cheapo one from eBay, a nice little red 'push to make' which only required a soft touch to engage. The issue is that they're cheap carp and i've gone through 2 now (they fall apart internally).

So, I need something more robust and waterproof (we shower in there).

I came across this: http://www.sheridanmarine.com/product/waterproof-push-switch

But, it looks a bit ugly and industrial, and I don't know how hard you'd have to press to engage.

Anyone got any bright ideas? Waterproof 'push to make' switch, low current as there's a relay in place. Colour not important, the one I used previously was red so that it was very obvious, but black is fine.

 

[vas]

I have two of these:

http://docweb.osculati.com/flip/OEM_2015/index.html#356/z

Osculati catalogue p356. Orthogonal, silicon transparent boot making it waterproof, minimal pressure, works well (ok, not been used for long yet). Spring toggle thing, press works, leave stops, that's what you want.
Not sure you like the design or if it fits the space.

cheers

V.

 

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Thanks for the link, but was hoping for a more basic, circular push button as I linked to above. I don't want to go screwing more holes as I already have a hole cut for the other switch (I notice 4 x screw holes above.. I know it could be siliconed down, but still).

I just think that the switch you link to would look odd on horizontal surface.

I forgot to mention, I have labelling already in place (there is a notice above toilet) so the switch doesn't need any identifying marks.

 

[jimmy_the_builder]

I think you should fit one of these

http://www.amazon.co.uk/illuminated-Toggle-Switch-Missile-Style-Flick/dp/B00TXNKE10

but this might be more what you're after

http://www.amazon.com/Alpinetech-Waterproof-Momentary-Stainless-Terminal/dp/B00FNZAQN8

 

[jfm]

I have bought a few of these in preparation for some new installations on my boat and like the feel/quality. I haven't tested the waterproof claim but they're cheap so who cares. You'd need to run a 0 volts wire to light up the angel eye LED. They come in red green and blue afaik

The two terminals for the LED are independent so you can wire it with LED on all the time, or just when you press the button, or wire it to the bathroom light switch, or whatever you want

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19mm-12V-...rproof-/111590300371?var=&hash=item19fb4cdad3

 

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JTB - Very James Bond.... must mention that the toilet seat is also an ejector

jfm - Went with your suggestion, they look swish, and the LED will be a cool feature.

Thanks folks.

PS. Ordered 2 incase it fails throughout the season (which happened last season but thankfully came back to life)

 

[superheat6k]

I used one of these to repair my windlass button. Cheap and effective.

Ebay item 161943550195
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I used one of these to repair my windlass button. Cheap and effective.

Ebay item 161943550195
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I did come across these, but felt they might be a bit too meaty for the purpose.