Top Ten Off Switches

[bigboab]

I like number 1,5. It reminds me of someone. The orange head, three legs etc.
Memories.

[tesco]

So you can isolate the equipment from line voltage without removing the plug.

Very useful if you want to maintain grounding.
Very common in UK.

oh.
Why would you ever need to maintain ground though?

[peat moss]

In an automobile I was thinking , like an on off heater switch .

I like this idea!

I always liked the less working parts the better .

[lynx]

So you can isolate the equipment from line voltage without removing the plug.

Very useful if you want to maintain grounding.
Very common in UK.

oh.
Why would you ever need to maintain ground though?

So that you are constantly removing the chance of any static buildup when working on your PC. This wasn't the original intention, of course, but it's a bonus.

The spring contacts on UK plugs are quite strong so removing plugs can be difficult for some people, and the risk of damage is increased too. Having a switch means you don't have to remove the plug as often.

[peat moss]

Ah go easy on him Lynx he's never seen a 6 volt car battery either . I on the other hand ,have owned a few old sports cars .

[j2k4]

The spring contacts on UK plugs are quite strong so removing plugs can be difficult for some people...

Yeah.

Some UK people.

[clocker]

I on the other hand ,have owned a few old sports cars .

MGBs?

[tesco]

Ah go easy on him Lynx he's never seen a 6 volt car battery either . I on the other hand ,have owned a few old sports cars .

I haven't?

[peat moss]

I on the other hand ,have owned a few old sports cars .

MGBs?

Yes and a few tr 6's , my good friend preferred the Healy Bug Eyed Sprite and owned a rare tr4 . I'v owned a new Austin Mini and a MGB , the mini was the wife's about 1980 I think ?

[Snee]

One day, I'll get a #2 for my computer or something.

You can tell someone about to flip a switch like that means serious business.