Radio Shack SPST 16A/125VAC Illuminated On/Off Rocker Switch w/ Red LED

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Versatile (3)
  • Consistent performance (2)
  • Good length (2)
  • Rugged (2)
  • Low profile (1)
  • Nice style (1)
  • Simple (1)
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Cons

  • Circuit documentation (1)
  • Poor documentation (1)

Best Uses

  • High-end equipment (3)
  • Dorm room (1)
  • Hobby (1)
  • Travel (1)
 
 
 

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This SPST 125VAC/16A rocker switch is great as a replacement switch or in a hobby project.

Specification Description
Model 275-021
#per pack 1
Accessory Indicator Yes
Benefits Rating 16A 125VAC; mounting hole diameter 61/64" (24.0mm)SPST On/Off with red LEDRoHS compliant
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Rock on. Rock off.
Display Catalog Number 275-021
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Model 275-021
New Date Sun Sep 07 00:00:00 CDT 2008
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Product Depth 1.103
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 1.244
Product Type SPST
Product Weight 0.32
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 1.103
Supported Languages English
Voltage Required 125VAC/16A

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Last update: Apr 5, 2009

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack SPST 16A/125VAC Illuminated On/Off Rocker Switch w/ Red LED Review

Clever design

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Circuit documentation

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Compact, good electrical ratings, but package circuit suggestion confusing, mixing a "pinout" with a schematic. (Hint: hot supply goes to pin 2, neutral supply to pin 4, and load connects between 1 and 4.) "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 23 2008
mf70
Orleans, MA
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  • Gearhead
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Price: $3.99
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack SPST 16A/125VAC Illuminated On/Off Rocker Switch w/ Red LED Review

This Product is Recalled

★★★★★
5.0

"The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of RadioShack electrical switches due to faulty installation instructions.The wiring instructions that come with the illuminated round rocker switches, catalog number 275-0021 with date codes of 01P09 or January 2009 or early, …"  Read Full Review »

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Apr 5 2009
Someone
Somewhere
I am:
  • Casual User
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Price: $3.99
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack SPST 16A/125VAC Illuminated On/Off Rocker Switch w/ Red LED Review

Needs better documentation

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Nice style
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Poor documentation

    Best Uses

  • High-End Equipment
 

"The package documentation is very poor, and the diagram on the back does not properly denote hot and neutral connections. If you wire it according to the package directions you'll be switching the neutral, which is very unsafe and violates code. Also, in the description on the site no mention is ma …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Dec 12 2008
Bernie
Fredericksburg, VA
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  • Power User
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack SPST 16A/125VAC Illuminated On/Off Rocker Switch w/ Red LED Review

confusing diagram on package

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

"The diagram on the package is very confusing to say the least. If installed the way it indicates you will be switching the ground side of the voltage supply input to your circuit - NOT a good thing to do.



Pin 2 should be connected to the incoming "hot side" voltage; the output side of the switch …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 18 2009
flashpointmax
Oklahoma
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  • Enthusiast
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Radio Shack SPST 16A/125VAC Illuminated On/Off Rocker Switch w/ Red LED Review

GLOWY!!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Good Length
  • Rugged
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • No cons

    Best Uses

  • High-End Equipment
  • Travel
 

"I like that it illuminates!

As you can tell i'm easily amused!!! "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 2 2009
Jim the Runner
San Jose, CA
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