In line 12 v switches
Submitted: Sunday, Dec 18, 2011 at 15:30
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Hi all. Such a great site this is, you have helped me so much in the past. I have a question about switching my new LED strip lighting. What do others use? I am looking for something that is user friendly and doesn't stick out too much. Also, is a dimmer necessary, what do you all think?
Cheers'
Chris.
Reply By: Rangiephil - Sunday, Dec 18, 2011 at 16:57
Sunday, Dec 18, 2011 at 16:57
Go to an electrical wholesaler and you can buy a bedlamp flex with switch for about $5. IMHO this is the way to go as you do not have stuffing around fitting the switch.
Regards Philip A
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Reply By: Boobook2 - Sunday, Dec 18, 2011 at 18:30
Sunday, Dec 18, 2011 at 18:30
Derek from Sidewinder who lurks on exploroz has waterproof ones that are great. I used the bed side lamp ones for a year or so but they fail after a short while as they aren't at all weather resistant.
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Reply By: Member - John and Val - Sunday, Dec 18, 2011 at 20:10
Sunday, Dec 18, 2011 at 20:10
As suggested, good stuff at
ABR Sidewinder. I've used bedlamp style switches but find it's too easy to bump them and find the light on hours later.
You don't need a dimmer.
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John
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Follow Up By: TerraFirma - Sunday, Dec 18, 2011 at 20:18
Sunday, Dec 18, 2011 at 20:18
ABR Sidewinder has the perfect in linew switch, don't use bigger than 6-8mm of 12v cable otherwise won't fit in the switch.
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Reply By: eighty matey - Sunday, Dec 18, 2011 at 22:22
Sunday, Dec 18, 2011 at 22:22
Hi Nootsa,
I used an inline switch from Jaycar but the one on the ABR site looks heaps better, and not much dearer, plus it's
water proof.
Steve
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Reply By: ABR - SIDEWINDER - Monday, Dec 19, 2011 at 19:26
Monday, Dec 19, 2011 at 19:26
Hi Guys
Here is a picture of the switch.
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Derek from ABR
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