SWITCH, RECEIVER


These are the standard GPO hook switches, which have the metal body insulated from the contacts and allow the hook to be attached without dismantling the telephone.

Switch, Receiver No. 1

This switch assembly is used on wooden wall telephones and switchboards.

Action - 1 x Changeover.

Supplied with 2 Screws No. 2 B.A. x 11/16" Round Head, Brass, Copper Plated, Oxidised and Lacquered with Washers No. 2 B.B.O.

To be requisitioned separately as required:-
1 x Hook Receiver E, F, K, M or S.
1 x Plate, Escutcheon No. 4 (Drawing - 62646).
2 x Screws for Wood, Brass, Oxidized, No. 4 Round Head 3/8".

Drawing - 9620.

ETL part number N7585.

 


Switch, Receiver No. 2

Comprises of a three spring contact set where all 3 springs make when lever is operated released (Action - 2 Make by three springs).

Includes:-
2 x screws and washers for fixing.

To be requisitioned separately as required:-
1 x Hook, Receiver E, F, K, M or S.
1 x Plate, Escutcheon No. 4.
2 x Screws for Wood, Brass, Oxidized, No. 4 Round Head 3/8".

Drawing - 9621.

 


Switch, Receiver No. 3

This switch assembly is used on Telephones No. 3, 11  (Mark 238) and 135.

Action - 2 x changeover.

Supplied with 2 Screws No. 2 B.A. x 7/16" Round Head, Brass, Copper Plated, Oxidised and Lacquered with Spacers 2/10988.

To be requisitioned separately as required:-
1 x Hook, Receiver E, F, K, M or S.
1 x Plate, Escutcheon No. 7 (Drawing - 11231).

Drawing - 9622.

 


Switch, Receiver No. 4

This switch assembly is used on the Telephone No. 151.

Comprises of three contact sets which are two make sets and one changeover.

Supplied with 2 Screws No. 2 B.A. x 9/16" Round Head, Brass, Copper Plated, Oxidised and Lacquered with Washers No. 2 B.B.O.

To be requisitioned separately as required:-
1 x Hook Receiver, E, F, K, M or S.
1 x Plate, Escutcheon, No. 4.
2 x Screws for Wood, Brass, Oxidized, No. 4 Round Head 3/8".

Drawing - 62440.

 

 

 
 
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