On-Off switch on Power Smith ash vac broke?

[Don2222]

Hello
We have a Power Smith PAVC-102 ash vac.
After replacing the bag filter and the motor filter the on-off switch broke and the factory does not have any switches at this time either!
I just happened to find this heavier 120 VAC SPST rocker at Home Depot for $4.97 and with a little cutting it fits! Then the connects had to be changed to larger connectors. Bingo!
Gardner Bender Appliance Rocker Switch SPST-GSW-41 - The Home Depot
Also cleaned out that foam filter around the motor with the compressor for more suction.
Hopefully this rocker switch will last longer?

Pic 1 - PAVC-102 on-Off switch
Pic 2 - Bad switch
Pic 3 - Found this one at Home Depot just a wee bit larger
Pic 4-6 took 4 screws out of vacuum top and see old broken switch
Pic 7 - squeeze out old switch with long nose pliers
Pic 8 - Test switch in both positions with meter and no continuity
Pic 9-11 Drill out front of plastic hole and squeeze in new on-off switch from Home Depot

 

[Don2222]

Hello

Pic 12-15 Cut off quick disconnect female clips off in vacuum and crimp on new larger blue female clips for heavier switch
Pic 16 - All done - looks like new and heavier that original!

 

[Former Farmer]

Well done!