Model/Electronics shops Cork

beer enigma · 25-05-2021 11:29AM #1

I've already tried Marks models and they dont have what I need.

My son is about to submit his engineering project and it needs a six pin 3 way switch that will work with a battery as the one he has failed.

Schoold don't have any more, just trying to think of any 'Maplins' type shops in cork that may have one

punisher5112 · 25-05-2021 11:30AM

Could a light switch set up do?

beer enigma · 25-05-2021 11:36AM

punisher5112 wrote: »

Could a light switch set up do?

No its has to be a very small switch, I'll see if I can post a pic

25-05-2021 11:39AM

Motor factors maybe.

beer enigma · 25-05-2021 11:40AM

punisher5112 · 25-05-2021 11:44AM

beer enigma wrote: »

No its has to be a very small switch, I'll see if I can post a pic

Ah got ya, as above motor factors could be worth a shot.

bungaro79 · 25-05-2021 11:47AM

There's a guy in Glenbrook, Stewart Matthews, who runs an electronics company with all that kind of stuff. www.irishelectronics.ie

beer enigma · 25-05-2021 11:55AM

bungaro79 wrote: »

There's a guy in Glenbrook, Stewart Matthews, who runs an electronics company with all that kind of stuff. www.irishelectronics.ie

Thanks, thats a really useful place. Sadly he doesn't have a shop and I cant collect today - project due tomorrow and switch broke this morning !

lostinsuperfunk · 25-05-2021 02:03PM

Radionics maybe? Next day delivery, it is usually reliable. https://ie.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=services/delivery-methods

You could try an auto electrician too maybe

.red. · 25-05-2021 02:11PM

Ring some of the truck/hgv garages, they might have a few in stock that they'd let you have.
They'd fit those for the likes of flashing beacons or for an external light on the back of a cab.

25-05-2021 02:19PM

Try Motorway across from Harvey norman or else J.C Desmonds in Ballyphehane. They should have some something.

BailMeOut · 25-05-2021 02:24PM

19 in stock and you can get in one working day.

https://ie.rs-online.com/web/p/toggle-switches/7347053/

Padre_Pio · 25-05-2021 02:28PM

Pop into UCC or CIT and start asking around. They'll definitely have something

beer enigma · 25-05-2021 02:52PM

Thanks all, rs online sorted this

much appreciated

Lemag · 25-05-2021 04:20PM

Not exactly what you're looking for but if they can be adapted I have these -

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07ZYKQ4F5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm based in the city centre. You'd be welcome to have a couple of them for free.

beer enigma · 25-05-2021 05:49PM

Lemag wrote: »

Not exactly what you're looking for but if they can be adapted I have these -

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07ZYKQ4F5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm based in the city centre. You'd be welcome to have a couple of them for free.

You're very kind thank you but I'm hoping we are sorted.

He needs reverse so has to be the six pin dpdt but amazing generosity, thank you.

I miss maplins !

P.lane78 · 25-05-2021 10:35PM

https://www.halfords.ie/tools/fuses-electricals-fittings/electricals/halfords-3-position-toggle-switch-%28hef422%29-208397.html

Halfords have a load of switches in stock

Model/Electronics shops Cork

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