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On 16 Mar, 14:54, Harry Bloomfield
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All,

I'm looking for a 13A,, inline torpedo type switch; the type commonly
available and in use on table lamps etc; usually 3A. Google; Screwfix
and ebay have failed me.

I want to fit it on the lead for a five gang power bar, so that i can
easily kill power to all the sockets. The bar is mounted out of sight,
and although it has a switch, it is not (easily) accessible.

So.... does anyone know where I can get a 13 A one torpedo switch, or
alternatively, suggest some alternative inline switch?

Very unlikely....

How about a wireless remote control switch, or a five gang outlet with
its own switch - you can even get them these days with a switch for
each outlet, or plug the strip into a short extension and place its
plug/socket where you can get at it. If you need it to be on and off at
regular times, could you perhaps use a plug in timer.

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Regards,
Harry (M1BYT) (L)http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk


A plug in timer may work, but would mean that I couldn't watch TV on
bank holidays ! ;-)

I have a corner TV unit with digibox, dvd, stereo etc on the same
unit. Sockets are conveniently located behind said unit. I think I'll
probably stick to the simple switch.

Thanks to all for the suggestions,
Michael


Just a suggestion - but have you checked the technical specs to see what the
stand-by power consumption is? My 7 year old TV is only 0.7 of a watt.

If you switch off your Freeview Box will it have to re-tune when you switch
back on?