Switch name

[Gareth J]

I need to get a small toggle switch that has 3 terminals, a common middle one and two outer ones that are connected to the middle one when the switch is thrown either way.

So basically the switch will turn one thing on as it turns another off and vice versa.

Does this type have a name?

A mini toggle type is what I'm after.

Cheers

 

[Maker]

What you've described is a single pole double throw switch.

See here.

 

[Gareth J]

Ideal, many thanks - I knew there'd be a code name!

 

[thinfourth]

Switchy McSwitchface?

 

[8ob]

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/product.php/694/aluminium-on-off-on-switch This one?

Bob

 

[Gareth J]

These ones I think

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=252223751032&alt=web

Hopefully, as I've ordered some

 

[rtbcomp]

AKA single pole 2 way

 

[8ob]

These ones I think

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=252223751032&alt=web

Hopefully, as I've ordered some

Thats typically for lights, off /sidelights/headlights and sidelights. That wont turn off the middle position.

Bob

 

[rtbcomp]

Thats typically for lights, off /sidelights/headlights and sidelights. That wont turn off the middle position.

Bob

Don't think so, it says SPDT in the description and it's stamped "on - on" on the switch itself. The OP didn't specify centre-off, he just wants SPDT/1pole 2way/1 pole changeover.

 

[Gareth J]

Don't think so, it says SPDT in the description and it's stamped "on - on" on the switch itself. The OP didn't specify centre-off, he just wants SPDT/1pole 2way/1 pole changeover.

Exactly this. Case closed. Many thanks for all the assistance!