From: zekfrivo@zekfrivolous.com   
      
   In article <4c3b8ff1$0$21701$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com>, Eeyore    
   rabbitsfriendsandrelations@removethishotmail.com> wrote:   
   >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.   
      
      
   Welcome back.   
      
   I don't know if you will find an extension in the US with neutral switching.   
   The only reason its there is compatability with Euro wiring with   
   switching both hots. I sometimes convert 220 equipment to only one side.   
      
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