> What do the manufacturers rate them at? Or is it a case that a switch that
> the manufacturers rate for the job is prohibitively expensive?
>
> 73
>
> Peter G3RZP
With some components, like switches, the only thing that matters
is what the component really does in the real circuit.
The RSC switch looks very large, but if you look at the smaller
models the stationary contacts poke out towards the rotor. A small
sharp edge sticks out towards another sharp edge, and spacing is
small.
That creates a weak point in voltage breakdown between what, in
the end-application, is the highest stress point in the switch.
Other than manufacturing a switch (which sounds like a good idea)
is anyone aware of a large switch other than those by RSC
(multitec) or the former Centralab?
73, Tom W8JI
w8ji@contesting.com
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