In this review, the author shares his own idea of how to make a fork with a built-in switch. More precisely, how to integrate the switch into an existing plug.
What is this for? The answer is simple - for convenience. In some cases, for example, it is very convenient to turn off the appliance with the switch on the plug than on the device itself.
It is also especially convenient when the outlet is at the desktop level - he reached out and turned it off. And in this case, you will not need to constantly pull the plug from the outlet.
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The main stages of work
First of all, it is necessary to disassemble the plug and make a “fitting” - to decide in which place it is best to install the switch.
Then, with the help of a knife or a drill, it is necessary to cut rectangular holes in the plug body - so that the switch can be "planted".
At the next stage, it remains only to connect the wires and assemble the plug. As you can see, there is nothing complicated here.
For details on how to make a fork with a built-in switch with your own hands, we recommend that you look in this video.
