SteveG Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Looking at one of the US 4x4 mags this week I saw these from Powertank.. Clicky Description: If you're like most offroad competitors you'd rather have the simplicity and reliability of a total pnuematic air locker system. If so, here are the best air toggle switches on the market. These air toggles include push-in compression fittings made to fit the 5mm ARB blue air line so hook up is a breeze. This kit includes two switches when you're running ARB's in both the front and the rear axles. Our Price: $78.95 They look ideal for operating the ARB and no need to wire in relays and switches for normal ARB switches. If I run the locker from a separate on board air this seems better than using the ARB switches. What's the opinion on these? I think Andy runs pneumatic switches on his Ibex Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MogLite Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 They've been 100% reliable in my Ibex. I've added pressure switches into the Ibex so I get warning lights for actuation, but those damn switches are about £35 each ISTR. I'm doing a similar system in MogLite I prefer levers, rather than switches, but thats my preference. Do you like the look of these ? I just picked up a pair on eBay, new for very little money. I'm awaiting delivery. If your need is greater than mine, I'll happily pass them on for a LOT less than $78 each. I was going to use them for free-spool on my winches, but that project is long way off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 like the idea, less wires going around the place to worry about chaffing or breaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 like the idea, less wires going around the place to worry about chaffing or breaking And if there is a chaffing wire against some sharp metal, you can easily trace a "psssssssst" instead of smoke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 They've been 100% reliable in my Ibex.I've added pressure switches into the Ibex so I get warning lights for actuation, but those damn switches are about £35 each ISTR. I did wonder whether not a having a light to show that it's on would be a pain, although with the toggle switches you instantly know which way it is. I'm doing a similar system in MogLiteI prefer levers, rather than switches, but thats my preference. Do you like the look of these ? I just picked up a pair on eBay, new for very little money. I'm awaiting delivery. If your need is greater than mine, I'll happily pass them on for a LOT less than $78 each. I was going to use them for free-spool on my winches, but that project is long way off. I'm only putting a rear one in for now and the single one is about 22 ukp. I think i'll go for these ones as they are small enough to mount into my MSS centre cubby box next to stereo housing where they can't get accidently knocked. I like the idea of a toggle switch for the locker, but I'll see how it is in practice. Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 They look to be the same brand as the switches provided by Maxidrive for their lockers: The Maxidrive switches are of the push/pull variety, so it seems a range of variations might be available from the manufacturers. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 You can see a full range of switches and everything else here As you can see they are A LOT cheaper than the price quoted to you above. The one at the top looks like an MJTV-3, $13.30 US direct. They are the Clippard brand. You should be anle to find suppliers easily enough in the UK. I think the MD ones are FV-3P, $14.75 a pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Looking through the catalog, the cheapest, smallest switch that will do the job is the TV-3S, $7.75 a pop, nice and compact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Looking at one of the US 4x4 mags this week I saw these from Powertank.. Clicky Description: If you're like most offroad competitors you'd rather have the simplicity and reliability of a total pnuematic air locker system. If so, here are the best air toggle switches on the market. These air toggles include push-in compression fittings made to fit the 5mm ARB blue air line so hook up is a breeze. This kit includes two switches when you're running ARB's in both the front and the rear axles. Our Price: $78.95 They look ideal for operating the ARB and no need to wire in relays and switches for normal ARB switches. If I run the locker from a separate on board air this seems better than using the ARB switches. What's the opinion on these? I think Andy runs pneumatic switches on his Ibex Cheers Steve i run one (not for me lockers) in mine, came from hyphose, much nice lever for about 30 quid iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Actual setup (soon to be replaced),you can see the 2 little switches on the left: this is an old thread: pneumatic switches with a couple of links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Can we keep the whole of this thread please in tech archive. all useful stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bush65 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Many manufactures make suitable pnematic directional control valves. I use SMC valves, because they were easiest for me get. They replace the solenoid operated valves and are far more reliable than the ARB switches, which tend to fall apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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