Can anyone recommend a 4-way switch replacement...?

Started by RetroTones, March 15, 2004, 08:58:51 AM

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RetroTones

For the MXR Phase 100? It needs to fit in the original unit and I sure would like a stateside source and P/N. Dunlop sent a 6-way so no luck there.
Thanks up front for any helpful info!  :wink:

Retro...

SoundTech

I haven't seen an original Phase 100, so I'm going to make an assumption on the rotary switch and guess it's solder terminal as opposed to PC mount.  If so, the switch Dunlop sent will work, as long as you don't wire the extra throws, and as long as you don't switch to the unused throws.  However, that may be undesirable.  If you're looking for a switch that does exactly 4 positions with no extraneous movement, I'd get one of the following from Mouser:

1) 3-pole, 2-4 position rotary - part number 105-13573
2) 2-pole, 2-6 position rotary - part number 105-13572

They're both made by Lorlin.  Their line of rotaries have these washers with a little tab on it that fits into a notch on the switch, and it will limit the switch travel.  By default, they come from the factory set to the max number of throws.  So, for instance, if you bought the 2-pole version, it'll rotate into 6 positions.  If you move the washer, you can limit it to 5, 4, 3, or 2 positions.  Pretty cool.  Or, if you really wanted to, you can pull the washer, and it'll spin around continuously without stopping.

Obviously, I've given you more info that you need.  Let me know if this is what you're looking for.  If not, we can find you another part.
Sound Tech
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