This high quality replacement rocker switch is specially produced for a Ridgid vacuum. It is an authentic OEM sourced item, not an aftermarket imitation. Mechanical switches are commonly replaced parts in power tools, that handle on and off operations. Over time switches tend to wear our and fail requiring replacement. Please note, this plastic item is sold individually. To complete this repair no tools would be needed. This item is secured in the housing by the means of two plastic tabs on the sides of the switch.
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This part works with the following brands:
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This part works with the following products:
Utility Vacuum
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Replacement switch for Rigid shop vac
Fit as it should. Plug and play
Guest - November 27, 2019
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Great part with an easy repair.
Part arrived quickly and fit perfectly to give my 19 year old Rigid wet/dry shop vac extended life.
Guest - November 30, 2019
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17 year old Ridgid shop vac/blower
Correct switch for 16650 ridgid 16 gallon vacuum.
Guest - April 16, 2020
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Easy to find this replacement switch on their website even though the original part had been discontinued.
This switch was a substitute, since the original part was discontinued. It fit in the sweeper housing perfectly and had the correct electrical specifications.
Paul - June 17, 2020
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Exelent part
As stated in the part description the switch is better than the origional
Guest - October 9, 2022
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Shop Vac switch
Web site search was easy to navigate, found exact replacement switch. Received within projected time frame and it was a perfect fit!
Guest - December 15, 2022
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Easy replaced
Even easier to replace than expected. Received the part in a timely manner and took me less than 15 minutes. Always pleased with ereplacement company
Guest - September 29, 2025
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Easy repair—shipping cost was almost the same as part
Part was delivered in correct timeframe, as promised. However, shipping cost was almost as expensive as part, itself. I was in no rush so I ordered economy delivery for an item that weighed less than an ounce. Not sure why shipping was so expensive. However, I did get the exact part I needed.
Guest - May 19, 2020
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Removed screws holding together handle/ motor assembly of shop vac. Removed wire connectors to old switch. Removed old switch. Attached wires to new switch. Reassembled with switch hanging out. Snap switch in place. The new ereplacement rocker switch fit perfectly but is of superior quality compared to the original switch.
Press the small tabs on the sides of the switch with a small screwdriver and pull out the switch. Remove wire leads from the old switch and put them on the new switch. Then press the new switch back in the housing.
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The on/off rocker switch on an older Sears 16 gallon wet/dry vacuum burned out.
The repair was simple. The removal of about 10 screws took the top off the motor housing assembly revealing the wiring and switch but not affecting the integrity of the motor at all. The wiring was had crimped spade connectors that pulled off the old switch and right on to the replacement. The new switch provided by eReplacement Parts was
... Read more a perfect match for the original which was not available anywhere on the web or from Sears.
Remove screws from handle. Pulled clips off of switch. put new switch in place,& connected clips to new switch. Put handle back together, plugged in wet/vac & tried new switch & worked great!
Removed approximately 9 Phillips screws to gain access to old switch.
Removed wires from old switch.
Installed wires on new switch.
Placed new switch in machine.
Reassembled machine using the 9 screws.
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New stock is on the way! On order parts usually ship within 7 business days.
Item is not in stock and usually ships 10-15 business days from the time you place your order.
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