Question Regarding Wiring a Switch

[Yourname942]

I have a computer/tv/marquee light plugged into a surge protector. It will always be on, and from the surge protector I am going to wire up a switch for the outside so you don't have to keep opening the cabinet to turn it on. My question is:

Does anyone know how I would go about wiring it up? (would I wire it as shown in my drawing?

Here is the pictures of what I mean:  (there are 3 images)
http://s1226.beta.photobucket.com/user/Yourname942/media/switch%20wires/2013-03-12_15-10-13_414_zps703e3a1c.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2

[GoYouSalukis]

Well, that switch is typically designed for lights.  I can't read the amp rating on it.

Normally one wire goes through uninterupted, you cut the other wire and attach each end to the terminals.

The way you have it wired would cause a short circuit because when you flip the switch you will connect the two different wires. It will also be on all the time...

[GoYouSalukis]

Like this...

[Yourname942]

It says:
On the Inside:
10(4)A  250V~T125


On the Outside:
 3A-125V.A.C.
1/2H.P. 125 V.A.C.

Edit:
Would the Hot (In) wire be the one that is split?

Do you think that it is safe to use that switch? or is it too much for it?

[GoYouSalukis]

Yes, you cut the hot side. Here is a link:

http://www.familyhandyman.com/DIY-Projects/Electrical/Electrical-Improvement/how-to-install-an-in-line-cord-switch/View-All

Most powerstrips in the US are rated around 15 Amps, so your switch is rated at less than the powerstrip (3 Amps). Not sure how many amps your system draws.

[brained]

I just did this for my cab. It's quite simple.

1) Got a Power Strip
2) Removed the connection prong
3) Got a connection chassis to use a regular Cab Wire
4) I wired the white wire with the switch in order for the switch to work, see the picture.

Pictures are worth a thousand words.

[CpCaveman]

Dont know if it`ll help, this is how i have mine wired, Bought a 4 way light switch for £3 on ebay, drilled one out for the pc power button (see pic)
Bought an eco multi plug so theres only power to the monitor,marquee,sound board, and led`s when the pc is turned on (see pic)
And wired the power through the switches so i can have each on or off when the arcade cab is powered up as i choose (see last pic )

If you want power to the marquee continuously you just plug it into the "ALWAYS ON" socket on the multi plug instead of one of the "SLAVES"

Hope it helps. Good Luck.

[keilmillerjr]

See my Smart Power Strip thread I made not too long ago.

[CpCaveman]

Didnt see the internal pic of the inline switch, heres how i`d wire it up, well its what you asked.

Checked out the eco strip post, if youre short on USB ports as I was (I have a usb mouse, keyboard,track ball, portable hardrive and a link to an external one thats easily accessable for charging phones and updating/copying files without taking the back off) they do come without a usb requirement. got mine back in november (works with sky too )