Need help finding a Push Button switch for my Aquarium light fixture.

[JOE.G]

Hi, The Push Button switch went bad on my 75 Gal fluorescent light, It has 2 bulbs if that matters that are 4 ft long each. I am going to take it apart today to see what it looks like but though my searches not much is coming up. The switch is black. I see different volts and amps listed, I want to make sure I do it right. Thank you

 

[BillK]

Picture ? They probably have them at Home Depot in the lamp repair section.

 

[JOE.G]

I took it apart and put WD40 in it and it is working perfectly again. It looks like the one in this link, but it is a push on push off and the wires has 300 V Imprinted on it. All the ones I am finding say 12V RV switch.

Push-On Momentary Switch Normally Open SPST Black - NCD Store

Push-On Momentary Switch Normally Open SPST Black This is a momentary push button, ideal for panel mounting applications. This is a high-quality design rated for industrial momentary switching

store.ncd.io

 

[larry_g]

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-Single-Pole-Zinc-Compatible-with-LED-Push-Light-Switch/1000882110?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-elc-_-ggl-_-LIA_ELC_106_Tools-Wire-Connectors-_-1000882110-_-0-_-0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&ds_a_cid=112741100&gclid=CjwKCAiAm7OMBhAQEiwArvGi3FMM__VEURfu-FJJQBzUvZIieqGA4v1U8y9Q2BHSHt1N6CBNTjLBbhoC8TYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

lg
no neat sig line

 

[The Cobbler]

LG has it nailed
some aquarium switches had a "push to start " switch, they had 3 wires .not the case with yours I am guessing , since you said earlier " it looks like this"

 

[JOE.G]

Yes Mine is just a 2 wire, Thank you.

 

[GJK1981]

You said the one you were looking at was a three wire 12V. Momentary switch?? Definitely the wrong one. I’m sure you know as you already questioned the voltage that this is incorrect, second you said “momentary” and it’s a normally open switch. That means the power through the switch will not flow til you hold it momentarily meaning a brief moment not for hours or days. I’m sure you would be happier with a on off roll switch or push iron type normally closed type, rocker type etc.

 

[GJK1981]

I meant to say push button switch.

 

[JOE.G]

I got the one working, I sprayed a touch of WD-40 and it is working like new.

 

[Jim greengo]

I took it apart and put WD40 in it and it is working perfectly again. It looks like the one in this link, but it is a push on push off and the wires has 300 V Imprinted on it. All the ones I am finding say 12V RV switch.

Push-On Momentary Switch Normally Open SPST Black - NCD Store

Push-On Momentary Switch Normally Open SPST Black This is a momentary push button, ideal for panel mounting applications. This is a high-quality design rated for industrial momentary switching

store.ncd.io

I'd be careful spraying anything into an electrical switch.

 

[JOE.G]

It was the smallest amount of WD-40 , the Switch was sticking and this freed it up, I didn't spray anything into the electrical part.

 

[The Cobbler]

WD40 is a cleaner and very low risk of fire , and virtually nil when it's dried