On Friday, 28 February 2020 16:54:08 UTC, Andy Bennet wrote:
On 28/02/2020 10:36, Theo wrote:

Most new wall switches seem to make a loud 'snap' sound when they're
pressed. Are there any ranges of electrical accessories which are quieter
or even silent?

It seems to me that older switches aren't as loud - this might be because
they're worn but some seem to have a softer touch, more sprung and
less snappy.

Of course you can try and operate a 'snappy' switch in a quiet manner by
pressing on it, but that's probably not much good for the switch.

Any ranges that are worth looking at?

Thanks
Theo



Banggood have a nice range of retro stop valve switches. i believe these
are very quiet in operation and look unusual.

https://www.banggood.com/buy/vintage-knife-switch.html

You could get an old Rolls switch, run it off a 6v wallwart & use it to operate a mains relay. Style & silence.


NT