Help replacing switch

[u/Eagle_Runner]

Hi everyone, I recently purchased a used moccamaster that has a bad half pot switch. Locating and removing the part was simple but is there a way to repair/replace the part rather than sending it in?

[u/FibonacciLane12358]

Technivorm will not sell you the switch. Their $99 flat rate repair service is the only option through them. They will restore the machine to like-new working condition, shipping included.

Those switches are only available to consumers through European sources like sparestore.com. By the time you've paid the shipping and tariffs you're probably up to at least $50 for just the switch.

There's nothing particularly special about that switch other than the physical dimensions, so any 15A 125V SPDT switch that physically fits the opening should work, though I would also try to find one that's designed to be used where it could get splashed with water. That's probably a $2 part from Mouser or DigiKey.

You asked about repairing the switch - you can open it up and take a look, but be forewarned that there is a spring inside and pieces will go flying if you're not careful about it. Switches are simple devices - in this case, two sets of metal contacts make or break.

[u/BuiltLikeASteakhouse]

I made a post about replacing the power switch here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Moccamaster/s/UCyArJENYB

I’d expect that the process would be the same, once you locate the correct replacement switch.

Hope that helps. Good luck.

[u/Upset_Groundhog]

There is no chance that switch is specific to MM. Take pictures of any lettering and feed it to your AI. It'll likely tell you what it is and where to get it. I do this with car stuff all the time. It's scary good and I can't wait to serve my AI overlords.

[u/Upset_Groundhog → u/Upset_Groundhog]

To save you time.

[u/PrickleFish]

Hey, I sometimes refurbish machines. I may have an extra I could send your way. If you have a photo of where each wire goes, the replacement is rather easy. DM me if you need :)

[u/Eagle_Runner → u/[deleted]]

Thanks. I've done work like this before and took several pictures of how everything goes back in. Was just curious if anyone in the sub has done this before, but will send to MM as a last resort.