On/Off Rocker Switch Query
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 3:12 pm
Hi everyone
I'm stuck on my first project and was hoping someone could advise me on some understanding of this switch issue i have.
I bought a vintage parametric equalizer from the US, naturally it's a 115v unit which i am converting to UK 240v, i have the new torroidial tranny and everything is as it should be.
My problem is the actual on/off rocker switch (2 pins) What i want to know is can i use the switch that is already in the unit ? will it handle the 240v or is it specifically made for 115v only.
The switch is a Swan series 40, there is no serial number on the switch at all (made in the 70's) all that's on it is the swan name and series 40 also the confusing part there's a 12v stamp on it !
My confusion is how can it be 12v but take 115v mains ? am i missing something important here ?
can i use the same switch to power on/off this unit at 240v or should i get one specified UK 240v instead
any advice or pointers to help me understand this is much appreciated
regards
Ray
I'm stuck on my first project and was hoping someone could advise me on some understanding of this switch issue i have.
I bought a vintage parametric equalizer from the US, naturally it's a 115v unit which i am converting to UK 240v, i have the new torroidial tranny and everything is as it should be.
My problem is the actual on/off rocker switch (2 pins) What i want to know is can i use the switch that is already in the unit ? will it handle the 240v or is it specifically made for 115v only.
The switch is a Swan series 40, there is no serial number on the switch at all (made in the 70's) all that's on it is the swan name and series 40 also the confusing part there's a 12v stamp on it !
My confusion is how can it be 12v but take 115v mains ? am i missing something important here ?
can i use the same switch to power on/off this unit at 240v or should i get one specified UK 240v instead
any advice or pointers to help me understand this is much appreciated
regards
Ray