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
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!
