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has anyone had to replace their rotary cam switch that transfer electrical power from shore power to generator? Mine appears to be a Kraus & Naimer product and very difficult to find, even through Sam's.
Has anyone out there gone through this and located and alternate part or source for the originals?

 

[hattitude]

I had the OEM rotary switch with "Off/Shore/Generator".

In 2006 I added an inverter and replaced that rotary switch with an "Off/Shore/Inverter/Generator" rotary switch.

I used a Salzer S432L-61080-02 rotary cam switch @ $205.00 (2006 price). I also had a new escutcheon plate made with the the new positions for $16.00 (2006 price).

http://www.salzergroup.net/products.php?product=RotarySwitches


The switch has performed flawlessly since it's install. Of course, I only rotate the rotary switch with no load on the system (master turned off). I was told that would save the contacts on the rotary switch.

 

[Plan B2]

Thanks, this is the second mention of Salzer as a possible replacement. I really appreciate the response and will carry the Salzer catelog to the boat to see which switch might match my application and the installation criteria.

 

[GJH]

Two good places to consult, who sell (as well as install if needed) a variety of this stuff and would be familiar with the issue, would be first and foremost Ward's Marine Electric in Ft. Lauderdale (they sell Salzer as well as K&N among others, and Peter Kennedy Yacht services in Annapolis.

 

[Plan B2]

George,
That was ecactly what I needed. I just got off the phone with the technical desk at Ward's Marine Electric, and they were extremely helpful. They have a great on line parts list and they have the switches in stock and gave me some specific trouble shooting steps to nail this problem down. I plan to use those steps this weekend and if necessary order the appropriate switch Monday.
When I get this one solved I'll share the outcome.