These vacuum-sealed glass-cylinder switches have bimetal contacts inside. Normally open, they make contact at approx 500°F. Our vacuum-sealed-bimetal-switch boffin calls the leads "pretty skinny" and suggests low-power applications only. Measure 1-1/8" x 1/2" dia with 3/4" long leads.

We believe this is a replacement switch activated by closing the door of a microwave. It’s a N/O (normally open) microswitch from Dongnan Electronics, rated for 5A at 125V and 2A at 250V. Comes with a bent 1-3/4” lever and is prewired with 19” leads and a 2-pin 5.5mm Molex connector. UL.

And see the red light. This panel-mount SPST push-on/push-off switch from Molex is rated for 125V and has a neon indicator lamp. Measures 2-1/4" x 15/16" x 1/2" with 3/16" quick-disconnect terminals. The panel face is 1-5/16" x 1/2" with plastic wings to keep it in place. The button is marked "AEC." Two contacts for the switch; two contacts for the lamp (diagram included). Latching. UL/CSA. Made in the USA.

Omron #A6D-6 PC mount dipswitch with (6) SPST switches. If you're not into switching dips, try making one into a caterpillar body for an art project!!

Your standard, basic, everyday, found-on-every-wall SPST toggle switch in dark brown. It's from G.E., with the standard 3-3/8" center-to-center spacing on the mounting flanges. Rated for up to 15A at 120V. UL.

Just like your love life?? This switch turns between on and off when the 1/4" dia x 7/8" long shaft is rotated 90°. Rated 120 VAC, 10 amps, it is 1-1/2" x 1" x 1" deep. (2) threaded mounting holes on the face plate and (2) spade connectors complete the picture.

It's special. Our 4-1/2" x 2-3/4" white-plastic switch plate has a generous 2-5/8" x 1-5/16" center cutout and fits a wide, push-type rocker switch rather than a standard toggle. Includes mounting screws.

This DPDT slide switch has a couple of extra positions and is rated for 13A at 125VAC, 6A at 250VAC, and 0.5A at 125VDC. Measures 1-1/8" x 1/2" x 1/2" counting the (6) solder terminals on the bottom. The two middle positions are tied together.

This 3-way, 120VAC refrigeration valve from Ranco has (3) 6" copper tubes on the valve stem controlled by solenoid action, which opens and closes ports to each tube. Measures 4" long including solenoid and valve x 1-1/4" x 1-1/2". Could be part of a cooler or vending system. Ranco part # 1122030-1071.

It's special. Our 4-1/2" x 2-3/4" white-plastic switch plate has a generous 2-5/8" x 1-5/16" center cutout and fits a wide, push-type rocker switch rather than a standard toggle. Includes mounting screws.

This little solenoid air valve requires 220mA at 24VDC and is normally closed. Working pressure is 6 psi. The inlet and outlet are 3/16" OD x 3/32" ID x 1/4" long at right angles to each other. Comes with 6" leads with a Molex connector. Part #AJK-F0507.

Our latest normally closed solenoid valve from Parker fluid control division draws 6W at 110VAC and is rated for up to 10psi. Measures 2-3/16" x 1-7/8" x 2-1/8" counting the right-angle 1/4” dia brass hose barb ports on the left and the right-angle 3/16” brass hose barb port on the right. Includes a 1-3/4” L-bracket for mounting. Has a pair of 1/4” quick-disconnect terminals for power. UL/CSA. Mfg’s part # 15-200470-001 "B".

This 24VAC 6VA electro-pneumatic valve from Siemens USA, #265-1027, has three barbed plastic tube connections- normally open, normally closed and a common for 1/4" OD tubing and is rated for a max of 50psi. Commonly used to alternately apply pressure to and exhaust pressure from pneumatically controlled devices, but we're sure you'll find a clever way to use them in your weekend project. Measures just over 2" x 1-1/2" x 1" and is mounted on a 2-7/8" x 3/4" bracket with 3/16" mounting holes and 9" leads. UL.

From Broan-NuTone®, these rocker switches are rated for up to 15A per switch, 20A altogether. Fit standard, single-gang electrical boxes and come with switch plates, screws and wiring instructions. You pick dual or triple switches. You’ll need a grounded box. UL.

We find ourselves in possession of a bunch of 10- microsolenoid switches from the Lee Company. They’re rated for 12VDC and 5 psid, probably between 250-500mA, mounted in a 2-1/2” x 2” x 7/8” metal block with a 1/16” inlet barb. Yours might come with one or more breakout cables and/or a 3-5/8” x 2-5/8” x 1-3/4” offset block. We believe the solenoids (Lee part # LHDX0515700BB) are epoxied onto the blocks.

This panel-mount DPDT toggle switch is rated for up to 10A at 250V, and comes with (2) nuts and (2) washers. Measures 1-1/4" x 3/4" x 1-1/4" counting the (6) quick-disconnect terminals on the back. Bat is 3/4” long.

This panel-mount heavy-duty SPDT toggle switch is center-off and rated for up to 16A at 12V. Has a 1/2” dia threaded shaft with a plastic washer and nut, and a 1-1/8” long bat for ease of toggling. Housing measures just under 1” x 1/2” square with 1/4” quick-disconnect terminals.

Write your own jokes here. This panel-mount SPST duckbill toggle switch is rated for up to 16A at 12V and has a green indicator lamp that draws approx 300mA . Housing is just shy of 1" x 1/2" square with a 5/8" bat, a threaded 1/2" dia shaft and (3) 1/4” quick-disconnect terminals on the bottom.