On/Off Button Stuck On EC225 (1 Viewer)

[DaveFromBarrow]

Hi,

The On/Off button is stuck in the position shown in the photo. Has anyone seen this before? Is there a DIY solution?

Cheers

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[Jev88]

Looks a common switch part to me. I Would Try levering it up unless the case comes off to push from behind then visit Google image search or RS components.

 

[DaveFromBarrow]

I wasn't sure how "hard" to leverage it out, or if it would pop out. I've never tried to open the case. Very odd, it's stuck fast.

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[GeoffnDee]

www.apuljackelectronics.co.uk have the correct replacement switch for this Sargent unit in the switches section of their cataloque

 

[DaveFromBarrow]

So it just pops out with some coaxing without removing the unit cover?

cheers

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[tonka]

Yes. it should just pry out... MAKE SURE THE MAINS ARE OFF !!!
Common switch so easy to get try Farnell, RS components etc.. even ebay but look for UK based suppliers to ensure a good quality switch.
If you get it out there may be make / part numbers on there.

https://cpc.farnell.com/search?st=on%20off%20switch%20red&gs=true

 

[DaveFromBarrow]

I've ordered one from Apuljacks. Was odd that it seized so completely, absolutely stuck fast and, despite being stuck in the off position it still lit up and the 240v system worked...

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[Cush]

I've ordered one from Apuljacks. Was odd that it seized so completely, absolutely stuck fast and, despite being stuck in the off position it still lit up and the 240v system worked...

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On mine, If ehu plugged in it will give 240 irrespective of that button position. The button turns the onboard charger on / off.

 

[Jev88]

A poor contact to the switch can arc and will "sort of weld" the switch to one position .

 

[DaveFromBarrow]

That makes sense. Thanks.

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[DaveFromBarrow]

On mine, If ehu plugged in it will give 240 irrespective of that button position. The button turns the onboard charger on / off.

Yeah, I sort of figured out or guessed that the button was simply turning the charging system on and off. As I have a solar charger it was hard to tell as the leisure battery was always full. I'm hoping the replacement of this switch will sort it. Incidentally, the replacement switch is green as per the manufacturers documentation but the fitted switch that's failed is orange. Mind you, nothing ever seems standard in MH world, it seems like they fit whatever's on the bench at the time

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[DaveFromBarrow]

New switch arrived. 1 hour spent worrying about what I might break replacing it, 2 minutes spent replacing it. All good

Here's the busted one which is "welded" in the position shown. Might bust it open to see what's gone on inside.

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[DaveFromBarrow]

Came apart easily. The white plastic bit, bottom left in the pic, was broken causing the switch to jam.

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