Looking for a 1-psi Hobbes switch

[Pat Ford]

Previously, you (DemonTSi at aol.com) wrote:

another alternative is the diaphram used in washing machines they work in
inches of water ( put a restrictor to prevent backfire from poping it)

> In a message dated 5/8/99 5:54:18 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
> EdDSP at ix.netcom.com writes:
> 
> << Here's what I'm doing. I'd like to mount a switch on an intake manifold
>  that'll work once there is positive pressure (boost). Such a switch
>  exist? A part # would be most appreciated too. >>

and the washer machine one is adjustible

> 
> The lowest psi activated switch I've ever seen was a 3psi unit...that goes 
> for like 125 bucks! You can get an adjustable hobbs one (sold for use with 
> nos systems) that activates at 5psi for like under 10 bucks. Then you can use 
> a regulator or other restrictor inline and adjust it to show the switch the 
> psi you need.
> 
> Van


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