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TSyouknowlah
post Feb 10 2012, 12:58 AM, updated 13y ago

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Hi all, I'm currently changing the switches and wall sockets around the house.
On that, I am also looking for a replacement for the following green/red starter switch for the aircons around the house (picture below).

What alternatives can I replace them with so I can match the new switches.
Will be using Clipsal Vivace series. Thanks.

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leeyung
post Feb 10 2012, 08:14 AM

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maybe you can go for double pole one as below, clipsal too

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post Feb 10 2012, 08:41 AM

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If your aircon is below 2hp and new type, just direct secure joint. No need switch. This switch is not much use unless those motor starter switch.
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post Feb 10 2012, 09:22 AM

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You don't need starter switch in most a/c, is all build in (usually up to 2.5hp)

Normal high current switch like Leeyung post will do.
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post Feb 10 2012, 02:26 PM

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you may just buy the vivace series 20 amp for water heater & aircond to replace those green red switches. unless you insist want back the red green style.

20 amp clipsal

cant see leeyung pic. i guess should be same. i bought them at rm12 below per piece iinm.

TSyouknowlah
post Feb 10 2012, 02:36 PM

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Hi, thanks all for your prompt feedback.

No, I don't have to change to green/red ones, the clipsal 20amp double pole switch is indeed a good alternative smile.gif

I'm actually only needing one of them as we're taking down two old aircons and replacing it with a 2hp one. According to my contractor there is a challenge o replace these green/red switches due to the way it was wired, I would need to clarify more details to see just what the concern was.

Would there be a huge difference in the way it would be wired between these two switches?

Thanks and cheers.
weikee
post Feb 10 2012, 02:45 PM

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QUOTE(youknowlah @ Feb 10 2012, 02:36 PM)
Hi, thanks all for your prompt feedback.

No, I don't have to change to green/red ones, the clipsal 20amp double pole switch is indeed a good alternative smile.gif

I'm actually only needing one of them as we're taking down two old aircons and replacing it with a 2hp one. According to my contractor there is a challenge o replace these green/red switches due to the way it was wired, I would need to clarify more details to see just what the concern was.

Would there be a huge difference in the way it would be wired between these two switches?

Thanks and cheers.
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I wonder too, If he brief you. Please enlighten me too.
skng03
post Feb 10 2012, 03:49 PM

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looks like these are the control switches link to your a/c control panel with 1.5mm wire,
you can't use the 20A switches like above...
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post Feb 10 2012, 04:06 PM

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You have to open up the switch and let us see the behind switch and the wiring.
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post Feb 10 2012, 04:12 PM

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QUOTE(skng03 @ Feb 10 2012, 03:49 PM)
looks like these are the control switches link to your a/c control panel with 1.5mm wire,
you can't use the 20A switches like above...
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I replace such switch before (per the photo), Is not control switch. It only have 6 wires. 2 from DB, 2 to A/C. Earth just short it together.
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post Feb 11 2012, 02:06 PM

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QUOTE(weikee @ Feb 10 2012, 04:12 PM)
I replace such switch before (per the photo),  Is not control switch. It only have 6 wires. 2 from DB, 2 to A/C. Earth just short it together.
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those RED/GREEN push switch as TS post, normally use for auto gate, only rated @ 10A
alvinlim11
post Dec 13 2017, 09:14 PM

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I'm facing aircond on off switch issue, contractor did a shitty job, pull power line from standard socket port out, (1 to 2) one side for my TV, one to my aircond and join with a switch, which melted as photo. Bought Schneider 20A switch to replace. However, noticed that earthing is only for load side, not for power input side. How? Any sifu here facing same issue like me? Melted switch. 1.5HP Panasonic aircond.

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