Hanging Locker Light Switch?

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Anybody have a souce for the hanging locker door switch? Its part #183236. I can't find them anywher searching with google (possibly a first).

Its a white plastic plunger switch with the plunger coming through the cabinet and held in place by a retaining screw. Neither of mine work. I have power and confirmed bulbs are good.

Looking to replace before I have to custumize something readily available.

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Thinking out of the box you might find something that would work from your hardware store.

I'm thinking there's a similar switch for closet doors to turn on a light.
 
There are similar switches, but the plunger length is the issue. I was hoping to just buy and replace. I have too many projects, but may have to bite the bullet
 
There are similar switches, but the plunger length is the issue. I was hoping to just buy and replace. I have too many projects, but may have to bite the bullet
I used a car door switch from an auto supply. I modified the old hole to make it fit. Works like new now.

I may have to go this route...more crap to do.
 
I ordered a refrigerator door switch off amazon. Fits the hole, but I’m going to have to modify the countersink deeper or glue something on the tip of this switch.

Need just a tiny tiny bit more travel.

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Installed 2 switches this afternoon and they work just fine , no modification required to the switch or a deeper countersink. The original switch was held in place by 2 screws/finish washers, but I was missing a couple, so I used #6 snaps as a replacement. Crimped some spade terminals on the pins that were how the originals were connected, and I now have working door switches.

Only downside is they are kind of expensive at $10 each for a very cheap plastic switch.

Oh well, another item off the list

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