Does anyone make a longer switch?

[no704]

I have this old face plate that I would like to use. It’s probably the only thing that was originally in this house that I have kept (including a lot of walls) it’s kinda thick though anybody offer a standard light switch with a little longer toggle?

 

[rlitman]

I doubt it. The dimensions were standardized a long ways back, and toggle switches need to fit into things like exterior switch covers and under protective straps that only allow for certain lengths. I'd expect spec grade 20A, 277V, and even fractional horsepower rated switches to all fit the same dimensions.

An industrial grade motor starter switch might have a slightly longer toggle, but retails over $80 and would make any box an uncomfortable squeeze.

 

[mike93lx]

Feels like a problem to solve with 3d printing

 

[rsanter]

A plastic bead, some glue and a screw and I think the owl gets a nose

 

[whateg01]

I don't know what code says about it, but regular toggle switches have long levers sometimes.

 

[rlitman]

Feels like a problem to solve with 3d printing

Good point. If you're going to do that, start with the type with the narrower stalk, so you can overmold it.

 

[dscheidt]

if such a thing does exist, these folk would probably know about it:

Switch Plates & Outlet Covers, Electrical Outlets & Light Switches

Save time & money shopping for light switch plates & outlet covers in 350 sizes, low voltage lighting, electrical outlets & switches, decorative wall plates made in USA.

www.kyleswitchplates.com

I've bought a couple plates I couldn't find anywhere else from them.

 

[tool_scrounge]

I doubt it. The dimensions were standardized a long ways back, and toggle switches need to fit into things like exterior switch covers and under protective straps that only allow for certain lengths. I'd expect spec grade 20A, 277V, and even fractional horsepower rated switches to all fit the same dimensions.

An industrial grade motor starter switch might have a slightly longer toggle, but retails over $80 and would make any box an uncomfortable squeeze.

Odd NOS electrical stuff can often be found on EBay for pretty cheap.

 

[fitter30]

Google light switch toggle extensions there are several

 

[no704]

Thanks all great ideas.

 

[walta]

Drill hole super glue in steel pin shown in red (OK fiberglass pin) Mix coloring into Bondo extend the tip of the switch as needed.



Walta

 

[no704]

Installed! I thought a black switch was best! I did use a couple 1/4-20 nuts to space out the switch from the box. Tried some 5/16 but they were too much with the button head screws I had. Definitely useable. Nice to have it back up!

 

[AP514]

Opps Dual Post

 

[AP514]

I doubt it. The dimensions were standardized a long ways back, and toggle switches need to fit into things like exterior switch covers and under protective straps that only allow for certain lengths. I'd expect spec grade 20A, 277V, and even fractional horsepower rated switches to all fit the same dimensions.

An industrial grade motor starter switch might have a slightly longer toggle, but retails over $80 and would make any box an uncomfortable squeeze.

OH........Do you have a Link for those switches ? They might be my answer to a set up for my dual soft-starts on my AC unit.
I want to Isolate the Capacitors when the generator is in use.

 

[Crazyjake8493]

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