Fluorescent light switch for 81D

[SIGNGUY]

This is good to know and would be great if someone could provide a wiring diagram on how to do this and avoid the issue of running out of vintage parts ..

Thanks
John

[Funtronics]

John:
I have the ballest and two wire switches. I am working on testing everything and doing a wiring diagram. I'll talk to you at the show more about it.

[BrianS]

Here was a previous thread on wiring the ballasts that has some nice diagrams.  In addition to not being able to find the old 4 wire switches, are the older style 2 wire ballasts still available?  I looked for quite a while before finally just going with a rapid start ballast wired like JonnieGs second diagram in the attached thread.  For those who restore professionally, is the ballast and switch items that you feel need to retain originality or do you feel that the intent is satisfied as long as there is a switch in place for the end user and the light comes on when it is flipped.  I would be satisfied with the functionality, especially if it allowed me to use a lower cost and easily accessible basic switch and a standard ballast.  However, if a customer is paying for a full restoration do you think they expect those components to match original specs?

[Kilroy]

Gas pump resotre sites  carry  the two wire switches, $7.50 last time I ordered them

[SIGNGUY]

to answer the question about originallity,, I don't think the type of switch used (be it a 2 wire or 4 wire) matters in the originallity of the machine. as long as appearance is the same, I'd say it's fine replacment..