replace broken switch@distribution panel above captains tabl

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replace broken switch@distribution panel above captains tabl

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Landlubber dropped a land device that snapped off the switch to my running lights on the distribution panel :mrgreen:

Anyone know where I might obtain a matching replacement? Thus far, I am unable to locate something similar

Thanks
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Re: replace broken switch@distribution panel above captains

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Are you referring to the breaker on the electrical panel-- if so, will probably need a new breaker with the same amp rating as the original.

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Post by BillBerner »

My electrical panel has several unused breakers on it. If yours is the same, why not just swap the broken one with an unused one.
Open up the panel, and if there's no load wire connected to a breaker then it's unused.

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Agree with using a one of the unused switches on the power panel as your spare. Probably one-quarter of the switches on my panel have no output and would be considered a "spare".
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Re: replace broken switch@distribution panel above captains

Post by tranquil »

Wow- great answers!! Right in front of my own eyes and I did not see it!

Thanks again - rehabbing my electrical panel this holiday!

Have a good one
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