> >>>>> "Mark" == Mark Tapley <mtapley_at_swri.edu> writes:
>
> Mark> Erik Klein wrote:
> >> ...The other item I have is a DEC Rainbow with a busted power
> >> switch. The switch a fairly typical wide rocker style in gray
> >> plastic with a 1 and a 0 printed on it. Again, I can replace it
> >> but I'd like a "correct" part if anyone has a source, part number
> >> or spare.
>
> Mark> This is a reasonably common failure - mine has the same problem
> Mark> (replaced by two SPST's side-by-side which I take pains to
> Mark> throw simultaneously) and I've read of at least one other
> Mark> (years ago, on this list). When/if they are found, please post
> Mark> on the list - I'll definitely want one too.
>
>In the US, just one SPST should suffice, if it's in the live wire.
>You need DPST switches in much of Europe because there you find
>unpolarized outlets.
I don't think they are in the same circuit. I'll have to go back home
tonight and dig out my Rainbow to check (unless someone beats me to
it).
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- Mark
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Received on Mon Mar 22 2004 - 12:11:43 GMT