Despard locking 3 way switches (on the hunt)

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Mule

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I'm trying to locate replacement despard locking switches in 3way and single pole configurations......anybody know where I might find some? CED says P&S doesnt make the locking type anymore....I need around 30
 
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Probably have a few around, but 30 is going to take a while to gather. And the three-ways will be rare . . . You can get modern triplex stacked switches in single pole if gangs are limited, but I think this is going to be a difficult project.

What are you working on?
 
Mule

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Volta said:
Probably have a few around, but 30 is going to take a while to gather. And the three-ways will be rare . . . You can get modern triplex stacked switches in single pole if gangs are limited, but I think this is going to be a difficult project.

What are you working on?
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Howdy....we are doing some re-wiring at a Museum that was built in 1939. These Despard switches are in three locations. One of which is 12 gang ! Typicaly there are two three-ways with a pilot light in the bottom of the three hole yoke. There are a few single poles needed. We found 11 brand new 3ways on site in storage, WOO HOO so its a START haha... I've found replacement 3ways, but they are toggle not locking from PS. Our contigency plan is to build a decorative lexan hinged cover that would be lockable and use the available toggle style. But we'd prefer to find locking.....I know "Good Luck" :grin:
 
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Do you have any energy codes to comply with?

Here if this was a remodel job most likely those switches would all be eliminated and replaced with some other lighting control system.

The last library I was involved with had all the switching at the main desks with occupancy and lighting sensor through out.
 
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Also you could probably find a lexan locking cover to go over the switch bank easier than locking despard switches.

Oh, on re-read I see you thought of that already. Sorry....
 
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Mule

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iwire said:
Do you have any energy codes to comply with?

Here if this was a remodel job most likely those switches would all be eliminated and replaced with some other lighting control system.

The last library I was involved with had all the switching at the main desks with occupancy and lighting sensor through out.
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Hi iWire...This customer doesnt want a automated system, as we've already asked that...Currently these switches energize lighting contactors......And no, on the energy codes
 
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Mule

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cadpoint said:
There is no image available, from left to right counting down to the 6th place
(or images)

http://www.legrand.us/PassAndSeymour/Switches/Commercial/Industrial-Grade/PS20AC3REDL.aspx

Gives this definination of the 6th item(as stated above "3way Lock Switch, Back & Side Wire, 20amp 120/277vol,t Red (Key can be removed in both positions)" But the title is on the 6th item "Industrial Extra Heavy-Duty Specification Grade Lock Switch Back &... "
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Thanks Cadpoint but it doesnt appear to be a "Despard" Interchangeable switch
 
Mule

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Volta said:
Probably have a few around, but 30 is going to take a while to gather. And the three-ways will be rare . . . You can get modern triplex stacked switches in single pole if gangs are limited, but I think this is going to be a difficult project.

What are you working on?
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If you find LOCKABLE 3 ways let me know....
 
cadpoint

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Mule said:
I'm trying to locate replacement despard locking switches in 3way and single pole configurations......anybody know where I might find some? CED says P&S doesnt make the locking type anymore....I need around 30
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Mule said:
Thanks Cadpoint but it doesnt appear to be a "Despard" Interchangeable switch
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I love it as the more information comes forward :)

www.passandseymour. com comes up as this has simple looking toggle non lock switches in they web pages your item name will show up as such "Despard", they also have a discontined page, your word is not in there. You can find discontinued item by using it with-in their search feature.

Sorry, I wasn't more help.
 
Mule

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cadpoint said:
I love it as the more information comes forward :)

www.passandseymour. com comes up as this has simple looking toggle non lock switches in they web pages your item name will show up as such "Despard", they also have a discontined page, your word is not in there. You can find discontinued item by using it with-in their search feature.

Sorry, I wasn't more help.
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Sorry I didnt use the word "interchangeable"......Despard is like Decora...defines the type.

I have original GE part numbers, and PS numbers but come up with nothing on the net and I even called GE today...OBSOLETE.....
 
LarryFine

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For those who need to see a pic or 10, go to Google, click on "images" and type in "despard switches". Voila! (Not "walla'!" :cool:)
 
Mule

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LarryFine said:
For those who need to see a pic or 10, go to Google, click on "images" and type in "despard switches". Voila! (Not "walla'!" :cool:)
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Good Idea Larry.....I didnt know the correct name either until today, about wore out my keyboard searching the net...haha
 
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