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Christmas lights swtich?

Lisa Miles
Hi all


I need some help with my Christmas tree lights... ?


Is it possible to put an in line switch in the cable between the bulbs and the transformer so you can switch the lights on an off without having to do it at the socket or pull the plug out each time?


If yes, where can I get such a switch?
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    Over the years I have spent many a "happy" hour putting switches into cables and wiring up extension leads for particular purposes I would now not normally bother. The alternatives suggested above of an extension cable with a switched socket or a remote wireless  switching socket are now so cheap and readily available I would go with either of them. I use a few of the wireless sockets around the house to switch things in exactly the way you want, where the sockets are inaccessible due to the stuff in front of them. They are also good for switching things off properly that otherwise would be on standby.


    Unless of course you want to gain practical experience of putting switches into cables in which case there are plenty of people on here who will talk you through what you need in order to make sure you do it safely. 


    Your call ?
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    Over the years I have spent many a "happy" hour putting switches into cables and wiring up extension leads for particular purposes I would now not normally bother. The alternatives suggested above of an extension cable with a switched socket or a remote wireless  switching socket are now so cheap and readily available I would go with either of them. I use a few of the wireless sockets around the house to switch things in exactly the way you want, where the sockets are inaccessible due to the stuff in front of them. They are also good for switching things off properly that otherwise would be on standby.


    Unless of course you want to gain practical experience of putting switches into cables in which case there are plenty of people on here who will talk you through what you need in order to make sure you do it safely. 


    Your call ?
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