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Eiron wrote:

Eeyore wrote:
Jim Lesurf wrote:
Eeyore wrote:
Serge Auckland wrote:
If you want to add an on-off switch, then why not make a small
mains extension, and put a torpedo switch near the socket
I think 'torpedo' switches are now illegal...
That seems unlikely. I bought one a few weeks ago, and IIRC the CRC
leaflet I just got advertises them.

Crikey !

Care to give a link ? I wouldn't touch one with a bargepole !

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=13156

I don't see any safety approval mark.

If you are concerned that Maplin are selling illegal equipment then I'd
recommend you ask them and check before you decide to report them to
Trading Standards.

Slainte,

Jim

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