From: rabbitsfriendsandrelations@removethishotmail.com   
      
   Soundhaspriority wrote:   
   > I repaired the switching supply that powers the illuminator in the base of a   
   > Leitz microscope. The AC switch had high resistance, so I bypassed it. The   
   > switch is a plastic snap-in module that also contains the mains receptacle.   
   > To control the power, I now use the switch on an external AC strip.   
   >   
   > At Home Depot/Lowes, there are in line switches that can be attached to   
   > extension cords. I'm looking for something similar, but in three wire   
   > grounded.   
      
   No such thing. If a safety ground is present it should NEVER be switched.   
      
   Switching just the live ( single pole switch ) or both live and neutral   
   simultaneously ( double pole switch ) are the norm.   
      
   Graham   
      
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