Several years ago I bought a Shop Vac QPS 10. I have used it a lot
around the shop and yard.

My problem is the switch gave up the ghost and I am trying to replace
it. I went to a local part supply house and they said that they could
get me the part 82318-10 for about $3 plus $9 shipping. High but
reasonable.

On all of the websites I have found, Shop Vac will gladly replace the
motor assembly with the switch for about $70 but state they do not sell
the switch separately.

This is not a realistic solutions.

Does anyone know of a replacement for the switch in the QPS10, or if the
part from Sears 82318-10 will work in the QPS 10.


I beleive it is for a

Model # 338177750 Craftsman Shop vac
Model # QMH45A - Shop Vac Shop-vac

On 03/18/2012 08:18 PM, Keith Nuttle wrote:
Several years ago I bought a Shop Vac QPS 10. I have used it a lot
around the shop and yard.

My problem is the switch gave up the ghost and I am trying to replace
it. I went to a local part supply house and they said that they could
get me the part 82318-10 for about $3 plus $9 shipping. High but
reasonable.

On all of the websites I have found, Shop Vac will gladly replace the
motor assembly with the switch for about $70 but state they do not sell
the switch separately.

This is not a realistic solutions.

Does anyone know of a replacement for the switch in the QPS10, or if the
part from Sears 82318-10 will work in the QPS 10.


I beleive it is for a

Model # 338177750 Craftsman Shop vachttp://tubesandmore.com/
Model # QMH45A - Shop Vac Shop-vac

I just replaced the switch on my Shop-Vac QPL60 with a switch from

http://tubesandmore.com/

Go to Switches - rocker switches - P-H489

It's a DPST mini rocker switch - $3.89

My original wouldn't shut off without unplugging.




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On 3/18/12 10:18 PM, Keith Nuttle wrote:
Several years ago I bought a Shop Vac QPS 10. I have used it a lot
around the shop and yard.

My problem is the switch gave up the ghost and I am trying to replace
it. I went to a local part supply house and they said that they could
get me the part 82318-10 for about $3 plus $9 shipping. High but
reasonable.

On all of the websites I have found, Shop Vac will gladly replace the
motor assembly with the switch for about $70 but state they do not sell
the switch separately.

This is not a realistic solutions.

Does anyone know of a replacement for the switch in the QPS10, or if the
part from Sears 82318-10 will work in the QPS 10.


I beleive it is for a

Model # 338177750 Craftsman Shop vac
Model # QMH45A - Shop Vac Shop-vac


There's nothing fancy or proprietary about shop vac switches.
As long as you have one that will mount in the casing and will handle
the current, it'll work.
Most hardware stores will have switches that will work. I think Radio
Shack still carries an assortment, too.


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Just put a normal switch in the housing. There's nothing special about
the switch.
Any rocker switch will do, If it is larger cut out the case to fit it.
If it is smaller, then put a piece of aluminum over the spot, drill it
out or cut it out for the switch size. Attach it using screws. Who
cares its a shop vac..

On 3/18/2012 11:18 PM, Keith Nuttle wrote:
Several years ago I bought a Shop Vac QPS 10. I have used it a lot
around the shop and yard.

My problem is the switch gave up the ghost and I am trying to replace
it. I went to a local part supply house and they said that they could
get me the part 82318-10 for about $3 plus $9 shipping. High but
reasonable.

On all of the websites I have found, Shop Vac will gladly replace the
motor assembly with the switch for about $70 but state they do not sell
the switch separately.

This is not a realistic solutions.

Does anyone know of a replacement for the switch in the QPS10, or if the
part from Sears 82318-10 will work in the QPS 10.


I beleive it is for a

Model # 338177750 Craftsman Shop vac
Model # QMH45A - Shop Vac Shop-vac

"tiredofspam" nospam.nospam.com wrote in message
...
Just put a normal switch in the housing. There's nothing special about the switch.
Any rocker switch will do, If it is larger cut out the case to fit it. If it is
smaller, then put a piece of aluminum over the spot, drill it out or cut it out for
the switch size. Attach it using screws. Who cares its a shop vac..


I second that. I replaced mine with a standard wall switch
about 15 years ago and it's still working fine.
Art

On Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:18:18 -0400, Keith Nuttle
wrote:

Several years ago I bought a Shop Vac QPS 10. I have used it a lot
around the shop and yard.

My problem is the switch gave up the ghost and I am trying to replace
it. I went to a local part supply house and they said that they could
get me the part 82318-10 for about $3 plus $9 shipping. High but
reasonable.

On all of the websites I have found, Shop Vac will gladly replace the
motor assembly with the switch for about $70 but state they do not sell
the switch separately.

This is not a realistic solutions.

Does anyone know of a replacement for the switch in the QPS10, or if the
part from Sears 82318-10 will work in the QPS 10.


I beleive it is for a

Model # 338177750 Craftsman Shop vac
Model # QMH45A - Shop Vac Shop-vac

See http://www.woodworkingformeremortals.com/ - Scroll down a bit to
see Steve talk about replacing his ShopVac switch.


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On Mar 19, 4:09*pm, "Artemus" wrote:
"tiredofspam" nospam.nospam.com wrote in message

...

Just put a normal switch in the housing. There's nothing special about the switch.
Any rocker switch will do, If it is larger cut out the case to fit it. If it is
smaller, then put a piece of aluminum over the spot, drill it out or cut it out for
the switch size. Attach it using screws. *Who cares its a shop vac..

I second that. *I replaced mine with a standard wall switch
about 15 years ago and it's still working fine.
Art

I'll third that. if you have access to a Radio Shack most have a wide
variety of switches and you might find a close match. Otherwise just
get one that works. Also, they are pretty reasonable.

RonB

On 3/19/2012 10:03 PM, RonB wrote:
On Mar 19, 4:09 pm, wrote:
"tiredofspam"nospam.nospam.com wrote in message

...

Just put a normal switch in the housing. There's nothing special about the switch.
Any rocker switch will do, If it is larger cut out the case to fit it. If it is
smaller, then put a piece of aluminum over the spot, drill it out or cut it out for
the switch size. Attach it using screws. Who cares its a shop vac..

I second that. I replaced mine with a standard wall switch
about 15 years ago and it's still working fine.
Art

I'll third that. if you have access to a Radio Shack most have a wide
variety of switches and you might find a close match. Otherwise just
get one that works. Also, they are pretty reasonable.

RonB

I don't know if you have been in Radio Shack recently but it has become
almost an electronic novelty shop. I went into the one here in Raleigh
and they had a free standing shoulder high wall about 4' wide with the
electronic components.

On Mar 19, 9:24*pm, Keith Nuttle wrote:
On 3/19/2012 10:03 PM, RonB wrote:









On Mar 19, 4:09 pm, *wrote:
"tiredofspam"nospam.nospam.com *wrote in message

. ..

Just put a normal switch in the housing. There's nothing special about the switch.
Any rocker switch will do, If it is larger cut out the case to fit it.. If it is
smaller, then put a piece of aluminum over the spot, drill it out or cut it out for
the switch size. Attach it using screws. *Who cares its a shop vac...

I second that. *I replaced mine with a standard wall switch
about 15 years ago and it's still working fine.
Art

I'll third that. *if you have access to a Radio Shack most have a wide
variety of switches and you might find a close match. *Otherwise just
get one that works. *Also, they are pretty reasonable.

RonB

I don't know if you have been in Radio Shack recently but it has become
almost an electronic novelty shop. *I went into the one here in Raleigh
and they had a free standing shoulder high wall about 4' wide with the
electronic components.

Yeah - But it depends on the store. There is one in Wichita and
another in Joplin that have pretty well stocked sets of parts
drawers. Others barely amount to a kiosk.

RonB

Yep, and the prices have gone through the roof.

I needed some quick connect bullet crimp connectors and wound up going
across the street to home depot. Cheaper for the same items. And more
per pack.

On 3/19/2012 10:24 PM, Keith Nuttle wrote:
On 3/19/2012 10:03 PM, RonB wrote:
On Mar 19, 4:09 pm, wrote:
"tiredofspam"nospam.nospam.com wrote in message

...

Just put a normal switch in the housing. There's nothing special
about the switch.
Any rocker switch will do, If it is larger cut out the case to fit
it. If it is
smaller, then put a piece of aluminum over the spot, drill it out or
cut it out for
the switch size. Attach it using screws. Who cares its a shop vac..

I second that. I replaced mine with a standard wall switch
about 15 years ago and it's still working fine.
Art

I'll third that. if you have access to a Radio Shack most have a wide
variety of switches and you might find a close match. Otherwise just
get one that works. Also, they are pretty reasonable.

RonB

I don't know if you have been in Radio Shack recently but it has become
almost an electronic novelty shop. I went into the one here in Raleigh
and they had a free standing shoulder high wall about 4' wide with the
electronic components.