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Vintage GE Aluminum Range Heater Appliance Rotary Switch, 30A, HIGH,MED,LOW,OFF
Vintage GE Aluminum Range Heater Appliance Rotary Switch, 30A, HIGH,MED,LOW,OFF
Vintage GE Aluminum Range Heater Appliance Rotary Switch, 30A, HIGH,MED,LOW,OFF
Vintage GE Aluminum Range Heater Appliance Rotary Switch, 30A, HIGH,MED,LOW,OFF
Vintage GE Aluminum Range Heater Appliance Rotary Switch, 30A, HIGH,MED,LOW,OFF
Vintage GE Aluminum Range Heater Appliance Rotary Switch, 30A, HIGH,MED,LOW,OFF
Vintage GE Aluminum Range Heater Appliance Rotary Switch, 30A, HIGH,MED,LOW,OFF

Vintage GE Aluminum Range Heater Appliance Rotary Switch, 30A, HIGH,MED,LOW,OFF

$ 26.37

Availability: 78 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Color: Black
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
  • Condition: See description and photos.
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Features: New Old Stock
  • Maker: GE

    Description

    Vintage GE Aluminum Range Heater Appliance Rotary Switch, 30A, HIGH,MED,LOW,OFF
    Model: 278920
    4 Positions (High,Med,Low,Off)
    5 Terminals (1,2,3,4,5)
    Double-Pole* (see Double-Pole/Single-Pole NOTE below
    )
    Reversible
    Type: Series-Parallel (see Operation below)
    30A @ 125V
    10A @ 250V
    Made in USA
    **Wiring Diagram Included**
    General Electric Co. (Founded: 1887)
    Last photo shows this switch (#278920) in a 1935 Catalog
    Series - Parallel Switch Operation
    High—Medium—Low—Off
    1st position (High): Two Coils in Parallel
    2nd position (Medium): One Coil On
    3rd position (Low): Two Coils in Series
    4th position (Off): Both Coils Off
    *Double-Pole/Single-Pole Note:
    Back in the early 1900's a Double-Pole Switch had the following definition:
    A switch which simultaneously breaks the circuit of both positive and negative leads.
    This was to reduce the "spark", that was prevalent in switches at the time. This Double-Pole Heater switch does not require 2 circuit lines into the switch, instead, only 1 circuit line is required, like a Single-Pole switch today.
    Dimensions: LARGE Switch: 3 1/4" high, 2 3/4" bottom diameter
    Condition:
    Excellent Working Condition. Light scratches on aluminum cover.
    I sell a good number of antique/vintage switches which include Rotary, Snap, Push Button, Tap, Despard Style, Tumbler & Toggle. They come in single-pole, double-pole, 3-way, 4-way, High/Low/Medium & momentary switches. And some unusual switches as well. You can go to my store to see what I currently have listed. I also have a backlog of switches I haven't listed yet, so if you need a particular type of switch (brand name, size, etc.) or quantity, please contact me and maybe I have what you need.
    Unique among vintage switch sellers, I thoroughly clean and test all my switches to ensure they are in proper working condition.
    Payment and Shipping
    Same or Next Day Shipping
    Package Tracking on All Shipments
    USPS Shipping Only
    Please read the description and review all photos carefully before bidding. Thanks!