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Default double switch for outside lights

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jim wrote:
I am about to add 2 outside wall lights. From inside the house it It
will not be obvious if it has been forgotten to switch off either.
Thus am looking for suitable double switch (preferably standard white)
with a worry factor built in such as a neon reminder.


Nearest I can find is two separate square switches with neon, (double
pole type intended for flex outlets) which would have to be mounted
side by side on a dual backing box.


Not very neat & switch rating is OTT. Any better suggestions would be
appreciated.


You could drill and fit LED indicators to a standard 2 gang switch. For AC
use you fit a diode in parallel with the LED, but reverse polarity. And
the usual current limiting series resistor.

TIA


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