Trying to source a couple scarce parts - help?
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Trying to source a couple scarce parts - help?
Hi everyone,
I'm building #183 but I'm finding there are a few things I can't find. The 3-way toggle ON-OFF-ON for the bright cap switch is one. The next is the pilot lamp...where are people finding these? Finally, and this is kind of general, I need to source cover plates for Octal tube (power tube) punch outs for the 50W version. I have the chassis' punched out with all 4 tubes for 100W, but want to cover the spares up.
If anyone has sources for these (in stock), or if you have a few of these laying around and want to sell them, please let me know!
Thanks all!
Mark.
I'm building #183 but I'm finding there are a few things I can't find. The 3-way toggle ON-OFF-ON for the bright cap switch is one. The next is the pilot lamp...where are people finding these? Finally, and this is kind of general, I need to source cover plates for Octal tube (power tube) punch outs for the 50W version. I have the chassis' punched out with all 4 tubes for 100W, but want to cover the spares up.
If anyone has sources for these (in stock), or if you have a few of these laying around and want to sell them, please let me know!
Thanks all!
Mark.
"...there are flying v's and then there are the ones shaped like peanuts..." - my son at age 9
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Re: Trying to source a couple scarce parts - help?
I think I used this switch though the part #'s have changed.
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Mou ... GEjZQWc%3d
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Mou ... GEjZQWc%3d
Re: Trying to source a couple scarce parts - help?
Hm... it's like a 10 week lead time. I originally found a nice Carling min switch on Mouser but the 3-ways were out of stock.CHIP wrote:I think I used this switch though the part #'s have changed.
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Mou ... GEjZQWc%3d
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Re: Trying to source a couple scarce parts - help?
I have used these
http://www.mojotone.com/amp-parts/vacuu ... 4yTz3ZOXVo
Radio shack has these
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... Id=2062373
Darin
http://www.mojotone.com/amp-parts/vacuu ... 4yTz3ZOXVo
Radio shack has these
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... Id=2062373
Darin
Re: Trying to source a couple scarce parts - help?
Thanks, Darin! The covers are perfect.dcribbs1412 wrote:I have used these
http://www.mojotone.com/amp-parts/vacuu ... 4yTz3ZOXVo
Radio shack has these
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... Id=2062373
Darin
Re the lamps, I did see those at Rad. Shak. but they were 120 V, not 6.3V (heaters voltage). But still....maybe I need to go that route.
I'm going to order me up a set of those plates!
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Re: Trying to source a couple scarce parts - help?
Not sure if right diameter for your chassis, but this is what was used.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... =CT2032233
Look at the 124 pics.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... =CT2032233
Look at the 124 pics.
Re: Trying to source a couple scarce parts - help?
These are the guys I bought from Hoffman and they're way too small for the chassis punch out, unfortunately. I bought the chassis pre-punched.jelle wrote:Not sure if right diameter for your chassis, but this is what was used.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... =CT2032233
Look at the 124 pics.
"...there are flying v's and then there are the ones shaped like peanuts..." - my son at age 9
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Re: Trying to source a couple scarce parts - help?
Tom
Don't let that smoke out!
Don't let that smoke out!
Re: Trying to source a couple scarce parts - help?
I have used these holders which allow you to use your favorite LED color.
[img:444:299]http://img-europe.electrocomponents.com ... 569-01.jpg[/img]
Also, you don't need a 6.3v LED, just a conventional LED and use the 330R and Diode.
[img:444:299]http://img-europe.electrocomponents.com ... 569-01.jpg[/img]
Also, you don't need a 6.3v LED, just a conventional LED and use the 330R and Diode.
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Re: Trying to source a couple scarce parts - help?
Where do you get these guys?ic-racer wrote:I have used these holders which allow you to use your favorite LED color.
[img:444:299]http://img-europe.electrocomponents.com ... 569-01.jpg[/img]
Also, you don't need a 6.3v LED, just a conventional LED and use the 330R and Diode.
Mark.
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Re: Trying to source a couple scarce parts - help?
One place here: http://www.tubesandmore.com/products/P-L200markmalin wrote:
Where do you get these guys?
Mark.
"You feel like you're floating on a football field filled with marshmallows." -Dumble
Re: Trying to source a couple scarce parts - help?
What's the hole size in the chassis for the LED?
I have both 3 and 5 mm bezels laying around. Would happily send one no charge if it'll help.

Edit...
Probably have a bright cap switch too.
I have both 3 and 5 mm bezels laying around. Would happily send one no charge if it'll help.
Edit...
Probably have a bright cap switch too.
Deric®
Re: Trying to source a couple scarce parts - help?
Deric, if you'd be willing, that would be awesome. PM'dDeric wrote:What's the hole size in the chassis for the LED?
I have both 3 and 5 mm bezels laying around. Would happily send one no charge if it'll help.
Edit...
Probably have a bright cap switch too.
"...there are flying v's and then there are the ones shaped like peanuts..." - my son at age 9
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