ElekTek Low Profile in-Line Torpedo Switch 2 Amp Double Pole Use 2 or 3 Core Flex Gold

My daughter brought her bedside lamp down as it no longer worked. What could be simpler! I changed the bulb and even fitted an SES LED bulb rather than the 40w original she had in there. It didn't work.Okay, easy enough. I changed the 5A fuse in the plug. It still didn't work.She sensed that the challenge was mounting as she cautioned me that the touch on/off lamp only cost £4 and perhaps we should just throw it away.I refused to give in, and opened the base. There, I found the touch switch module and managed to find an identical one on an Internet auction site for £2 delivered. I sent off for this and patiently waited for it. Rather than disturb the working in the base of the lamp I simply re-soldered all the connections to the new module which were of course identical. It still didn't work.Finally, I sent off for this rather nice switch from Amazon. It only has a 2A rating but this is more than enough even for a 40w bulb let alone the 4w LED one I fitted. I removed completely the touch switch module and pushed the wire out through the little hole in the side of the base of the lamp. This was a little short and rather than attempt to rewire the whole lamp I went with it and just used a little heat shrink tubing to protect the mains wire as I came out of the lamp. This also went into the switch to provide more comfort/security. Wiring the switch was easy. It is just a bit fiddly but if you trim the wires correctly and just take your time. Also please note I just had a Live and Neutral wire, so no Earth. Do not attempt this if you don't know what any of the above means - just throw your lamp away or, I guess, pay an electrician.The switch works beautifully and though the section of wire coming from the base is a teeny bit short the whole thing - well, just works without me throwing it away !

They do feel a bit femur when you take the top off to wire them in. However once they are reassembled and you are actually using them they're fine. I found them easy to wire wire up although I can understand why some people who aren't used to this sort of thing may find it difficult. Just read the instructions and take your time. I would definitely buy again.

Despite other reviews, I find the switch to be sturdy, easy to wire up and a good quality product. Its small so bound to be a little fiddly but I have used it to replace a failed cord switch on a low voltage lamp and its done the job a treat. well worth a fiver.

Is what it is

Arrived quickly and east to fit

Appeared good and was easy to wire up. Liked the double pole switching apart from one of the contacts falling out with the rocker switch during assembly. Refused to function again. Bought a different design after this one. It might have been a faulty item and not indicative of the brand but I don't think I will test that out.

A little on the fiddly side, due to size. But does the job.

Good product, easy to use, easy to fit, and it works well. Value for money. I recommend.