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[Jonse]

This switch fell to bits out the front of my Ampeg micro vr the other day and I've been struggling to get my hands on another and I can't seem to repair this one. I've narrowed it down to being a Rong Feng rf-1003 but I can't find one with the red plastic and led. 

Anybody know where I might find one in the UK? I'd rather not pay for the extortionate shipping from China if possible. Ampeg haven't replied to my emails.

Thanks all. 

Edited September 21, 2018 by Jonse

[ikay]

Not exactly the same but these look quite similar - https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Rocker-Switch-240v-Mains-Red-on-off-Double-Pole-4-Pin-DPST/1460306375?iid=152578178551

[Jonse]

6 minutes ago, ikay said:

Not exactly the same but these look quite similar - https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Rocker-Switch-240v-Mains-Red-on-off-Double-Pole-4-Pin-DPST/1460306375?iid=152578178551

It does, but it seems to be the size that I'm struggling with, I think that ones a little too large. Thanks! 

[Jonse]

I think this one may fit. Hadn't found this listing earlier, been searching ages! Will find out next week I guess. 

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F111859332842

[hubrad]

Is there a UK distribution for Ampeg? 

[ikay]

4 hours ago, hubrad said:

Is there a UK distribution for Ampeg? 

Surrey Amps specialise in Ampeg repairs if that's any help - http://www.surreyamps.co.uk/amplifier-repairs/guitar-amp-repairs/ampeg-repairs

[itu]

Again, Digi-Key might be of help:

https://www.digikey.co.uk/products/en/switches/rocker-switches/195

Start from "Panel Cutout Dimensions" and then "Switch Function" and "Current Rating" and so on. There may be a slight chance to find the right one.

[Jonse]

So the switch finally arrived today and its a perfect fit. Five minutes of installation (a small dab of glue holding it in place, not the insane amount of epoxy I had to cut away before) and the micro vr is good for another 6 years of daily service. Thanks all. 

[TheGreek]