Re: How does one find??

[Jim <alarminex@xxxxxxx>]

On Feb 18, 10:20=A0pm, "ABLE1" <royboynos...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > "doug" =A0wrote in messagenews:jhpn6r$t21$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> > "ABLE1" <royboynos...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> >> "Frank Kurz" <t...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> >>> On 18/02/2012 5:55 AM, ABLE1 wrote:
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> >>>> "Frank Kurz"<t...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> =A0wrote in message
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> >>>> : On 17/02/2012 1:45 PM, ABLE1 wrote:
> >>>> :> =A0Hey all,
> >>>> :>
> >>>> :> =A0Among all the billions or so electric key switches how does
> >>>> one
> >>>> find
> >>>> :> =A0a switch with the following features.
> >>>> :>
> >>>> :> =A0- Maintained - Off - Momentary
> >>>> :>
> >>>> :> =A0- Key removal at the Maintained and Off Positions
> >>>> :>
> >>>> :> =A0- Minimal current (dry contacts only)
> >>>> :>
> >>>> :> =A0- About 15 switches all keyed alike.
> >>>> :>
> >>>> :> =A0Trying to search on line is nuts. =A0Was looking at Mouser
> >>>> but
> >>>> when
> >>>> :> =A0you find one, then go look at the specs and something does
> >>>> not
> >>>> :> =A0match.
> >>>> :> =A0Usually the key removal issue.
> >>>> :> =A0There has to be a better way. =A0Or maybe there isn't.
> >>>> :>
> >>>> :> =A0Anyone know of an easier way??
> >>>> :>
> >>>> :> =A0Thanks,
> >>>> :>
> >>>> :> =A0Les
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> >>>> : Doug's link to Galco is pretty cool. =A0They have a really easy
> >>>> to
> >>>> search
> >>>> : database. =A0It only took 40 seconds to find what you want.
> >>>> :
> >>>> :
> >>>> : --
> >>>> : 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. =A0Maybe you got lucky or did not
> >>>> read my
> >>>> criteria. =A0Either 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.
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> >>>> Les
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> >>>http://www.galco.com/scripts/cgiip.exe/wa/wcat/itemdtl.r?listtype=3DCa=
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> >>> There are several others available as well. =A0In either NO or NC
> >>> configurations. =A0Sweet!
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> >>> --
> >>> Frank Kurz
> >>>www.firetechs.net
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> >> Oh contraire: =A0 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. =A0I 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 =A0the 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.
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> > Doug
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> > sounds like those old nose switches on early ademco and mosler
> > alarms panels
> > center off key removable, =A0left armed maintained and key
> > removable, =A0right test circuit momentary key non-removable ...
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> > RTS
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> EXACTLY!!!!-

That was ACE Lock ..... but I don't think they're in business anymore.