Rogue_Alphonse Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 to add a cool old-school touch to my basement. They came from my 1894 home, and are going in a 1973 home. And when I move in a couple years, I'll take them with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobdog Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 How safe are those switches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 Just now, scoobdog said: How safe are those switches? Tested tried and true! They were removed from two bedrooms just before New Year's, and had been in the house when electricity was installed in (I think) 1928. Even survived a re-wiring in 1978! I'll hop on my phone and grab a pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobdog Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 That's bad ass. I would love to put push buttons in my Bro's 1906 house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 One even still had the brass cover plate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misaka Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Rogue_Alphonse said: One even still had the brass cover plate! Shit I think I saw those recently but where Edit; Found it https://www.houseofantiquehardware.com/push-button-switch Edited February 7, 2018 by Misaka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 I think they're the like "second design" of light switches. I remember the farm house my g-pop renovated had what I have, and two were like a toggle thing that fucking arced when you flipped it on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misaka Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, Rogue_Alphonse said: I think they're the like "second design" of light switches. I remember the farm house my g-pop renovated had what I have, and two were like a toggle thing that fucking arced when you flipped it on I found original ones on Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 Just now, Misaka said: I found original ones on Amazon There are reproductions, but my 1894 house had most of the old stuff already out. Plus the house is 2 blocks from a college campus so making it modern was the better route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1938 Packard Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 48 minutes ago, Rogue_Alphonse said: to add a cool old-school touch to my basement. They came from my 1894 home, and are going in a 1973 home. And when I move in a couple years, I'll take them with me. This reminds me... I need a neon glowing switch plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasty Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Coffee shop I frequent has switches like that in the bathroom, it's pretty neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Me Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I think the oldest thing in our apartment is the dishwasher....it’s from the early 70’s....and it’s about to be replaced...WOOOOOOOOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 17 minutes ago, Lasty said: Coffee shop I frequent has switches like that in the bathroom, it's pretty neat. I kind of like pushing a button, though these fuckers are LOUD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, Still Me said: I think the oldest thing in our apartment is the dishwasher....it’s from the early 70’s....and it’s about to be replaced...WOOOOOOOOO The heating system in this house is original from 1973... and I already had to rig it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Me Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Just now, Rogue_Alphonse said: The heating system in this house is original from 1973... and I already had to rig it Well that’s balls isn’t it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 1 minute ago, Still Me said: Well that’s balls isn’t it It will be getting replaced this summer. A new MUCH more efficient furnace is only juuuust some change over $500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Me Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Just now, Rogue_Alphonse said: It will be getting replaced this summer. A new MUCH more efficient furnace is only juuuust some change over $500. What scares me is wiring that hasn’t been updated since then...that can’t be good...that also mean you have asbestos right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, Still Me said: What scares me is wiring that hasn’t been updated since then...that can’t be good...that also mean you have asbestos right? Nah, 70's wiring is totally fine. In fact wiring codes haven't changed much since then. 60's had a little bout of aluminum wiring that was disastrous., 50's and 40's... well there were fuses rather than breakers... and 30's and older was knob-and-tube, which is shit I have dealt with in the past. Ugh. Oh and no asbestos. My dad's house from 1954 has asbestos siding, but it can't hurt you unless you break it up and breathe in the dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Me Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 1 minute ago, Rogue_Alphonse said: Nah, 70's wiring is totally fine. In fact wiring codes haven't changed much since then. 60's had a little bout of aluminum wiring that was disastrous., 50's and 40's... well there were fuses rather than breakers... and 30's and older was knob-and-tube, which is shit I have dealt with in the past. Ugh. Oh and no asbestos. My dad's house from 1954 has asbestos siding, but it can't hurt you unless you break it up and breathe in the dust. Oh well then that’s good....I still think regular switches would be better....or dimmer switches...DIMMER SWITCHES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 34 minutes ago, Still Me said: Oh well then that’s good....I still think regular switches would be better....or dimmer switches...DIMMER SWITCHES My dad had me install dimmer switches on all kinds of shit in his house FUCK THOSE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasty Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 12 hours ago, Rogue_Alphonse said: I kind of like pushing a button, though these fuckers are LOUD Now blind people will know for sure when you've turned the lights on... >_> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poof Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 The armory in San Francisco had those. They’re so fun to press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death_by_motorboat Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 17 hours ago, Rogue_Alphonse said: to add a cool old-school touch to my basement. They came from my 1894 home, and are going in a 1973 home. And when I move in a couple years, I'll take them with me. glass plate lamp shades from around a sconce or hanging shades from the 20's can be worth a pretty penny. i wonder about those switches? are they valuable antiques? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 1 minute ago, mumbojummie13 said: glass plate lamp shades from around a sconce or hanging shades from the 20's can be worth a pretty penny. i wonder about those switches? are they valuable antiques? Like $20? I dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacky1980 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 i don't think the switches themselves are worth much, mostly because they're still kinda common and they don't meet code. you can also get new versions of the push switches that are code and look a lot like the old ones (pearloid buttons and all). but if the switches and wiring are that old, chances are some of the fixtures are old as well, and that's where the money is. we have push-button switches all through our upstairs (house was built in 1917), and a lot of original brass fixtures with crystal shades. there's one waterfall fixture in particular that we could probably sell for upwards of $500 if we wanted to, but the wall sconces and pendant lamps are all in the $100-200 range. original door hardware is something to watch for as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 Yeah, all the fixtures and door hardware are long gone. Even the gas lanterns the house had before electric was installed is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobdog Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 17 hours ago, Rogue_Alphonse said: One even still had the brass cover plate! Beautiful. Are the boxes they're being installed in grounded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacky1980 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Rogue_Alphonse said: Yeah, all the fixtures and door hardware are long gone. Even the gas lanterns the house had before electric was installed is gone. that sucks. someone else apparently saw the $$ on those too. i sometimes hop on feebay and look to see if someone's selling some of that old stuff. i'm trying to slowly bring the whole house back to "original" where i can. the old brass wall plates are getting harder to find all the time, and they ain't cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 52 minutes ago, wacky1980 said: that sucks. someone else apparently saw the $$ on those too. i sometimes hop on feebay and look to see if someone's selling some of that old stuff. i'm trying to slowly bring the whole house back to "original" where i can. the old brass wall plates are getting harder to find all the time, and they ain't cheap. My grandfather bought the house in 1975 and had it changed from a duplex to one whole house in 1978, so I think at that time those fixtures were worthless. Though as much antique shit he hoarded, I am surprised the old fixtures haven't popped up yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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