In article , Bob Latham
wrote:
In article , Jim Lesurf
wrote:

b) people should note that they can buy a 'torpedo' switch to fit to
the mains cable of such units, and be able to switch them off when
they aren't needed. Thus if you have such a tuner, but don't use it
most of the time, being able to leave it unpowered.

I have done this more than once but found that most switches of this
type are very low rated (current) and poor quality such that they drop
apart after a couple of years. May I ask if you've found something a
little better than this?

I haver simple bought them for a couple of quid a go from out local DIY. No
idea what their long term reliability may be, I'm afraid. We have had one
or two on lamps that are used on a daily basis, and these have been in use
for some years with no problems, but no idea of exactly how long they've
been in use...

Slainte,

Jim

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