Re: How does one find??

["ABLE1" <royboynospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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>> "Frank Kurz" <tech@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>> On 18/02/2012 5:55 AM, ABLE1 wrote:
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>>>> "Frank Kurz"<tech@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>  wrote in message
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>>>> : On 17/02/2012 1:45 PM, ABLE1 wrote:
>>>> :>  Hey all,
>>>> :>
>>>> :>  Among all the billions or so electric key switches how does
>>>> one
>>>> find
>>>> :>  a switch with the following features.
>>>> :>
>>>> :>  - Maintained - Off - Momentary
>>>> :>
>>>> :>  - Key removal at the Maintained and Off Positions
>>>> :>
>>>> :>  - Minimal current (dry contacts only)
>>>> :>
>>>> :>  - About 15 switches all keyed alike.
>>>> :>
>>>> :>  Trying to search on line is nuts.  Was looking at Mouser
>>>> but
>>>> when
>>>> :>  you find one, then go look at the specs and something does
>>>> not
>>>> :>  match.
>>>> :>  Usually the key removal issue.
>>>> :>  There has to be a better way.  Or maybe there isn't.
>>>> :>
>>>> :>  Anyone know of an easier way??
>>>> :>
>>>> :>  Thanks,
>>>> :>
>>>> :>  Les
>>>> :>
>>>> :>
>>>> :>
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>>>> : Doug's link to Galco is pretty cool.  They have a really easy
>>>> to
>>>> search
>>>> : database.  It only took 40 seconds to find what you want.
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>>>> : --
>>>> : Frank Kurz
>>>> : www.firetechs.net
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>>>> Frank, You will forgive me for saying that I believe your "40
>>>> second
>>>> find" is a bit over stated.  Maybe you got lucky or did not
>>>> read my
>>>> criteria.  Either way, I will call them next week, so thanks to
>>>> Doug
>>>> for the link.
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>>>> Oh, and if you want to share your find I will type a quick
>>>> apology
>>>> and thank you.
>>>>
>>>> Les
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>>> http://www.galco.com/scripts/cgiip.exe/wa/wcat/itemdtl.r?listtype=Catalog&pnum=G1M3SSK5-40111-ABBG
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>>> There are several others available as well.  In either NO or NC
>>> configurations.  Sweet!
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>>> Frank Kurz
>>> www.firetechs.net
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>> Oh contraire:   The key is removable in ALL positions.
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>> See here;
>> http://www.galco.com/techdoc/abbg/g1m3ssk5-40111_cp.pdf
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>> It is close but no cigar.  I realize I may have to compromise
>> somewhere on this but not just yet.
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>> I am also hoping for a price point in the $30 or less range.
>> That may not be possible but I can dream.
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>> Thanks for the link.
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>> Les
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> I'm not sure what the issue would be if the key is removable from
> the
> momentary position.
> If  the switch is spring loaded from the momentary position then
> removing
> the key while holding the switch in the momentary position will
> simply
> return the switch to the off position, or am I missing something
> here.
>
> Doug
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> sounds like those old nose switches on early ademco and mosler
> alarms panels
> center off key removable,  left armed maintained and key
> removable,  right test circuit momentary key non-removable ...
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> RTS

EXACTLY!!!!