Air Operated Switch (3 way supply)

Total of 5 discussions.

Damon

7 points - 1/10/2013

Can this be used to control both air retracts (air up/spring down) and air brakes?

PinkX

7 points - 9/30/2012

Hi there! Many people complained that their switch leaks, but don't throw it away yet! Through experience, every single air value/switch I bought all leaked after a while. Don't give it a bad rating because it leaks as it is common issue that can easily be fixed by lubricating it again with grease as the grease wears out after a while. You don't have to pull it apart to grease it, just lubricate the exterior of the core rod and pull it in and out a few times! Hope it helps everybody who had this problem :-)

Straight Up

743 points - 4/15/2012

You can use this with air-up / spring-down systems (as I do) by blanking off one of the end ports. I used solder to block it. Works a treat.

Walts

51 points -

What is the point of these discussion boards if no one is going to answer. UH's do various bits & pieces to build retracts and also sell two different types of hose! It would be nice to know what size of hose to order with what bits to ensure it all connects up when it finally gets here!......Sorry, but this can get a bit frustrating!

Beaufighter

1808 points

The discussion is what it is, a discussion between customers to help each other out, not a bulletin board from hc to customers. If no one answers, it may be that no one has bought it, the ones who has bought it does not read this discussion, or doesn't bother to measure theirs etc...

I usually try reading discussions on a regular basis to see if I can help, but this particular item I do not have...

Straight Up

743 points

This looks like the switch I received with my 2204 retract set (even though it should have been a 2-way switch). It takes 2mm ID hose.

pudytat

1341 points

You know, your question was answered in previous posts here.... I know it's hard to do, but read the posts that were posted before yours.

Straight Up

743 points

1.7mm ID hose fits better.

Eric1180

2278 points -

What diameter hose does this use? Also what is standard size hose diameter for retracts?

Jeffrey

106 points

I'm using it with 1/16" (1.6mm) id hose.

Straight Up

743 points

I'm using 2mm ID hose.

Straight Up

743 points

Actually 1.7mm ID hose fits better.

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating		!Stephan! 26 likes
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4 thumbs up!

Great little air switch.
-the connections are 2.65 mm in diameter.
-the large thread, to mount the switch, is an M8.
-the colors vary, mine came in metallic blue and has little edgings along the ends which makes it look really good to.

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Overall Rating		pajlotmato 147 likes
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2 thumbs up!

I bought this valve and i have to say just PERFECT...I used it with FLY FLY mini air retract system in my BAE HAWK and works perfect, very nice and high quality product...i will buy more later...

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Overall Rating		Salvaktm 42 likes
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Muy buena valvula, pesa poco y no tiene perdidas al accionarla.

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Overall Rating		Mark in Aus 804 likes
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Works perfectly so far. A fraction of the price at my local hobby shop

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Overall Rating		rliebl 10 likes
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very well valve, no leaking. Nice 3 way valve for a good price.

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