Fluorescent light switch for 81D

[msanborn]

I may have one, and am heading to scottsdale friday, if I find it I will bring it with me, and you can pick up. 

[SIGNGUY]

I've been checking my local Ace Hardware as well..

if you can buy them at your local Ace, make sure they are the 4 wire switch.

buy all that they have.. .they are no longer being made.. I would buy them from you or some...

John

[rayg]

KennyG,

have you check out Grainger's  ?
here's a link to a page of 4 way switches 

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/search.shtml?searchQuery=4+way+switch&op=search&Ntt=4+way+switch&N=0&sst=subset

[johnieG]

KennyG,

have you check out Grainger's  ?
here's a link to a page of 4 way switches 

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/search.shtml?searchQuery=4+way+switch&op=search&Ntt=4+way+switch&N=0&sst=subset

Err....Not 4-way...4-Wire

[Jim]

If you replace the ballast with a newer electronic ballast, you shouldn't need the "four lead" switch...

[MoonDawg]

If you replace the ballast with a newer electronic ballast, you shouldn't need the "four lead" switch...

      So will this make the light come on every time the machine is plugged in, or will it still need that FS-2 starter mounted somewhere on the machine?

      I ran out to my local specialty lighting store today to get a few and the guy thought he could still get them but he would have to order them and sell me a full case of 10.
John, how many do you want?          Anybody else ?

[Slapshot42]

Kenny,

I will check my local Ace store ( not sure the ones I saw were "4" lead??

Glen,

What does (1) usually cost? 

[BrianS]

I just installed a new electronic ballast this weekend.  Did not need to use the 4 wire "push and hold" switch or the f-2 starter.  Just installed a two position switch in the 120 volt power lead.  Works just like a standard light switch.  Much simpler to wire up, but not 100% true to original if you are a stickler. 

[SIGNGUY]

      So will this make the light come on every time the machine is plugged in, or will it still need that FS-2 starter mounted somewhere on the machine?

      I ran out to my local specialty lighting store today to get a few and the guy thought he could still get them but he would have to order them and sell me a full case of 10.
John, how many do you want?          Anybody else ?

Glen,
Talk to Rod as well, as he said his supplier may be out of them... I'll look tonight to see what i have an how many I'll need for future projects...

Thanks
John

[Jim]

      So will this make the light come on every time the machine is plugged in, or will it still need that FS-2 starter mounted somewhere on the machine?

Just to clarify...

If you replace the ballast w/ an electronic one, you can utilize a single pole push on/off switch which only has two wires/leads. If your original four wire/lead switch is in good condition, this can be used as well which is what I did. You'll need to use the two "Normally Open" wire leads only and wire nut the remaining tow wire/leads. I recommend testing prior to liner installation.

Hopefully helpful...