Rotors switch or push buttons

[Mick]

Looking at new boxes for SS. looking for your opinions ongoing with rotary switch or go with push buttons. What are your opinions?

 

[Greg Pack]

Although push buttons are more modern and user friendly they have a tendency to require proprietary parts to work so I've stuck with rotary.

 

[soapy]

Rotary are much cheaper to replace and require that service less often.

 

[Waxman]

Rotary

Long lasting
Durable
User friendly
Simple
Affordable

 

[Mick]

Thanks for thoughts have the opportunity to punches used boxes with push buttons that would be a upgrade to existing boxes but was worried about the push buttons

 

[Greg Pack]

Thanks for thoughts have the opportunity to punches used boxes with push buttons that would be a upgrade to existing boxes but was worried about the push buttons

I wouldn't write them off if the manufacturer is still around and you can save some money. What brand are they?

 

[Cr32]

Looking for input on this box. I would like to add a credit card reader, any suggestion on what to replace or add to it?

 

[Earl Weiss]

Looking for input on this box. I would like to add a credit card reader, any suggestion on what to replace or add to it?

If the timer is a Dixmor LED 7 it should be simple to add Crytopay. (If you have or can get internet to your location) The software my need to be updated for the LED 7 but Dixmor can do that.

 

[Cr32]

Thanks Earl, appreciate it.

 

[TMoliver]

I am in favor of induvial lighted push buttons verse button in a strip. That way you can replace only 1 button if it is damaged. AS for rotary switches the standard 8 position electro or shellco switch hard to beet. As for 12 position rotary buy the bigger one as it out last every thing the meter.

Benefits of push buttons t are many. Such as stopping the pump from hammering every time someone rotates the switch when switching between Low pressure and high pressure functions. Keeping the pump running when switching from HP soap to Rinse then to HP wax, only the solenoid turns on and off, not the 3-phase motor. Saving on power. Not having 2 services on at the same time because the rotary is wearing out.

Just my thoughts

 

[Axxlrod]

I guess I'll be the contrarian.

My rotary switches only last about a year before they seize and become difficult to turn.

Been considering switching to buttons when I redo the boxes.

 

[OurTown]

I guess I'll be the contrarian.

My rotary switches only last about a year before they seize and become difficult to turn.

Been considering switching to buttons when I redo the boxes.

Do you ever lube them? They also make seal nuts to prevent water entry.

 

[8th Street Car Wash]

Do you ever lube them? They also make seal nuts to prevent water entry.

Used to have to change out my rotary switch at least every 4-6 months. Upgraded to Electroswitch from Shallco switches, added seal nuts, and packed the orifices with dialectric grease. Haven't changed a switch in over 2 years. Made a HUGE difference.

 

[Noel]

I have heard rotary are more durable, so although I prefer the look of the push button I went old school.

Looking at new boxes for SS. looking for your opinions ongoing with rotary switch or go with push buttons. What are your opinions?