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Extending button from a power strip ...... what type of switch?

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unclet:

polaris
I would assume it is just about extending two wires.   Should not be a big deal at all. 

Green Giant:

I think I already replied about the computer power button, but here goes an answer to your other problem.

I wanted a universal switch to disable all power to my cab like you are talking about, but I also didn't feel like compromising/opening up a power strip.  

I went up to fry's and grabbed a cheap 10 foot extension cord.
Grab the heaviest duty switch you can get, think mine was 6amps at 250v toggle switch.  It feels really solid.
Cut open the extension cord carefully, making sure not to cut the internal wires, at least not all of them.  Cut just one of the wires, doesn't really matter which one.
Solder the ends onto the toggle switch, use lots to make sure you get a good strong connection.
Wrap it up with as much electrical tape as you can find.
Now you have a heavy-duty extension cord with an on/off switch that can be plugged into anything you want, power strip for me.

Some people have used the switch on the power strip, but I found this method easier than cracking one of those open.  Good luck with everything.

kegger:

Uncle T the easiest way of doing this is add a 120v outlet inside your box and then put a switch to it to control those lights like a regular house switch. Hacking a power strip I wouldn't recommend. Dealing with 120 volts AC is serious stuff and if not done correctly could cause a fire as I'm sure you are well aware of. You just need to add a switched outlet to your cab and plug those lights into that so you can control them regardless of the PC's state. Hope this helps.

polaris:


--- Quote from: unclet on December 26, 2007, 04:00:33 pm ---polaris
I would assume it is just about extending two wires.   Should not be a big deal at all. 

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i can be very lazy ;)

kelemvor:


--- Quote from: kegger on December 26, 2007, 04:13:29 pm ---Uncle T the easiest way of doing this is add a 120v outlet inside your box and then put a switch to it to control those lights like a regular house switch. Hacking a power strip I wouldn't recommend. Dealing with 120 volts AC is serious stuff and if not done correctly could cause a fire as I'm sure you are well aware of. You just need to add a switched outlet to your cab and plug those lights into that so you can control them regardless of the PC's state. Hope this helps.

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That's exactly what I was thinking too.  Add a junction box inside the top of the cabinet and stick in a standard light switch.  Never see it but it would do the exact same thing.

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