Radio Shack DPDT 0.5-Amp Hobby-Type Knife Switch

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This DPDT knife switch is ideal for low-power use. Rated at 0.5 amps with a body size of 1-5/8x2-3/8x3/4”.

Specification	Description
Model	275-1537
Accessory Indicator	Yes
Body Material	Multi
Capacity UOM	mAh
Country Of Origin	Taiwan
Description Header	Find your specialty switch at RadioShack.
Display Catalog Number	275-1537
Enclosure Color	Black
Included in the Box	1 x 0.5A low voltage DPDT hobby-type knife switch with screw terminals - not for AC use
Manufacturer Labor Warranty	90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty	90
MAP Price	0.0
Max Altitude Operating UOM	Feet
Model	275-1537
Operating Temperature UOM	° F
Product Dimensions UOM	inches
Product Disclaimer	Not for AC or high voltage use
Product Height	0.75
Product Length	2.375
Product Type	DPDT
Product Width	1.675
Supported Languages	English

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Radio Shack DPDT 0.5-Amp Hobby-Type Knife Switch Review

How bad can a knife switch be?

★☆☆☆☆

1.0

"Wonder how bad a knife switch can be? Buy it and you'll find out. It's almost as if they've replaced the terminal screws (the ones that hold down your wires) with screws that have spherical screw heads. If/when you do get the wires down, they'll then be in the way and prevent you from closing the sw …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Dec 10 2008

Bob Loblaw

Raleigh, NC

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Radio Shack DPDT 0.5-Amp Hobby-Type Knife Switch Review

Not the best out there...

★☆☆☆☆

1.0

"I have used these over the years as a kid in school, for science fairs.

For anything else, do some hunting for a REAL knife-switch... One made with solid copper contacts, knives, and mounted to a porcelain block.

They're found as antiques, and the newest ones date from the 1940s. Leviton used …" Read Full Review »

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Sep 13 2008

Eian Greene

Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Radio Shack DPDT 0.5-Amp Hobby-Type Knife Switch Review

The product is functional, but expensive

★★☆☆☆

2.0

"The switch is not ruggedly made and is easily deformed. Futhermore it rusts in a damp environment. Like most radioshack components, it is overpriced for the quality that you receive. I have purchased over a dozen of these atthe same time and most of them are now non-functional because of rust acc …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Feb 13 2009

Drabah

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Radio Shack DPDT 0.5-Amp Hobby-Type Knife Switch Review

only judge it's use

★★★★★

5.0

"best for hobbys and regular prodjects "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Jan 4 2009

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Radio Shack DPDT 0.5-Amp Hobby-Type Knife Switch Review

this sucks

★☆☆☆☆

1.0

"this sucks dont buy "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Apr 28 2008

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How bad can a knife switch be?

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The product is functional, but expensive

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this sucks

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