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Title: Marquee Light Question
Post by: sikarkades on November 02, 2007, 09:07:57 pm

I am wondering if you can install an external switch to control the "under-cabinet" marquee light. I would like to put a hidden switch for turning the light on/off. It is a standard kitchen style with a normal plug.

Title: Re: Marquee Light Question
Post by: DaOld Man on November 02, 2007, 10:19:17 pm

Yes, you can put a switch anywhere you want, cut one of the wires going to the fixture, and attach the switch to the two wires you have after cutting the one.
Post a pic of your fixture, showing the cord, if you need more info.

Title: Re: Marquee Light Question
Post by: sikarkades on November 02, 2007, 11:19:17 pm

What type of switch? A 110 v switch obviously then? Do they make any nice looking switches that would be capable of doing this?

Title: Re: Marquee Light Question
Post by: northerngames on November 03, 2007, 01:35:15 am

google ""spdt toggle switch"" on/off make sure the vac is enough along with the amp ratings for what you need.

Title: Re: Marquee Light Question
Post by: superbigjay on November 03, 2007, 03:32:09 am

As northerngames said, you can easilly find on the web or in an electronic part shop some nice small spdt switches that support 240V...

Jay  :cheers:

Title: Re: Marquee Light Question
Post by: DaOld Man on November 03, 2007, 08:56:56 am

sikarkades:
check out these switches:
http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/category/700400/Rocker.html

I like allelectronics.com, but their shipping is a bit high.
You might find just what you are looking for at radio shack. May even be cheaper after you take away allectronics shipping charge.
But the pictures at the link will give you an idea.
All you need is a SPST on/off switch, capable of carrying your house voltage (120 in USA), also it needs to be AC (Alternating Current), hence "120 VAC", but if the switch is rated for more than 120 VAC it will be OK, ex: 240 VAC.
Also it needs to carry at least ever how much current your lamp will draw. (Probably no more than an amp or two), but to be on the safe side, get a 10 or 15 amp one.
Hope this helps. If you have more questions on how to connect it up, please feel free to ask.

*Edited to add following information**
I dont know what type of switch you want to use, but I think this one would look neat on an arcade, plus it mounts in a round hole (easy to drill), and it can use quick connect crimp terminals. It should be rated just right for your lamp, unless your lamp's voltage is 220.
http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/RS-144/700400/SPST_ROUND_ROCKER_SWITCH_.html

Title: Re: Marquee Light Question
Post by: sikarkades on November 04, 2007, 11:57:14 am

Thanks for all of the help guys.  :cheers: