[sdiy] are Mouser toggle switches really that good?!

[NSSINC]

	I have had nothing but bad luck with 'mountain switch'. They failed for 
me mechanically, long before they wear out the contacts or anything. I 
avoid them at all cost now. I use NKK, as others have suggested and have 
no problems. The switches may look similar, but they are not.

-Al


On 02/28/2012 10:25 PM, Dave Brown wrote:
> I used to only buy NKK (along with Switchcraft) but bailed on both when the
> prices soared so high.  I've been using Mountain switches which is a Mouser
> brand.  I don't know if they are the same ones you are looking at.  I have
> been pleased with them and none have failed.  They don't have quite the same
> sturdy feel as NKK.  Part numbers are on my parts page.
> http://modularsynthesis.com/modules/parts/parts.htm
>
> Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> [mailto:synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of Bob K
> Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 8:14 PM
> To: synthdiy diy
> Subject: [sdiy] are Mouser toggle switches really that good?!
>
> Hi folks,
>
> So I just went browsing around to look at some simple SPDT toggle switches.
>
> Went to my first choice, Jameco, and saw they had bunch from $1.30 to $1.50
>
> THEN I browsed over to Mouser to see what they had.
>
> After sifting through the drop-down filters (which is a great idea to
> include on their website) I found what I was looking for.  SPST switches
> from $2.16 to $5.00.
>
> This doesn't seem like an obscene difference in the amount of money spent on
> each switch so I'm wondering if Mouser switches really are better than say,
> Jameco?
>
> Better metals, contacts, stainless steel yahoo-ma-flubbers?
>
> There's gotta be a metallurgist somewhere around here...
>
> Still, the Mouser stuff sure looks pretty.
>
> Thanks.  :)
>
> -Bob
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