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.

TIA

If you dont have a neutral accessible and aren't willing to use the
earth as a return for a neon, there are other options.

1. Put an LED in series with the feed to the lights. It'll need both
series and parallel Rs. Pick them so mean LED run current is 2-4mA,
then the peak i at switch on wont be too far above the LED ratings.

2. Use a series resistor or diode plus some electronics anywhere
suitable in the light circuit to detect current flow.

3. Place a very small mirror somewhere so you can see the light bulb
from wherver you tend to sit.


NT