Strikemaster /Techemsah on/off switch?

[Finlander]

The toggle broke and I want to replace it, can I put any on/off toggle switch to replace it? Or do I need to replace it with the same exact style?

If so, where to buy?

[fishnowworknever]

How old is it? If it's last years model give them and call and they should send ya a new one.

If you buy your own, make sure it's stainless steel.

[eurolarva]

On off switch has two different positions. One is normally open and the other is normally closed. I am guessing you want to wire the switch normally open to run so when you switch it off it will be in the closed position. Just pick up a switch from radio shack. Does not need to be stainless. It may only last a couple of years but for 2 bucks it is not a big deal

[fishnowworknever]

Right, it doesn't have to be stainless but any other metal switch will rust. Plus I wouldn't put a plastic switch on my ice auger.

Stainless steel switch (quite common) $2.50 at any hardware store.

To each their own

[Finlander]

Went to Funny Farm in the auto department and picked up a switch for $1.87.

Soldered the connector tab that I removed from the old switch and soldered it on rock solid. Soldered another wire to the nut where it goes into the shroud of the motor and soldered that to it rock solid.

I used an ohm meter to check out the position to use for running and stopping!

Worked great!

[Walleye Guy]

Getting one from Strikemaster will cost you $14 for a $3 switch. fleet farm or Radi Shack or Grainger would be my first stops.

Speaking from direct knowledge here. I have got two switches from SM. The first one was $4. Three years later it was $14.

[anchor man]

I had to install a new switch last year and now it runs in both on and off postion. I must have installed wrong..or the wrong switch. Not a big deal, I just use the compression check button to shut it off now.

[Walleyehooker]

I always shut mine off with the decompress button. That way you dont get that nasty kickback on the recoil.