help me find a Switched plug socket

[ShiWarrior]

hey all

I am looking for a plug with a switched socket on the back

like this :

http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homeba...-individually-switched-adaptor---white-486681

but not 3 way, just 1 on the back

i've seen travel adaptors do this, but i just want the "1" "UK" socket

and i have seen the ones with a "timer" which look exactly what im after but a switch instead of a timer

seems impossible to find one

any help much appreciated

 

[GSXRMovistar]

Not sure they exist as wouldn't you just use the switch on the wall socket with a single plug?

 

[TheCrow]

How about the TP-Link smart plug? The light at the top is a push button on/off. You dont need to use the smart stuff. https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-HS100-Control-Devices-Anywhere/dp/B01I3ZCBFK

 

[Armageus]

^^ as above I think you will struggle - what is the use case?

If it's for a non switched socket, can you not just change the faceplate to a switched one

And if not, then is it an AC adapter, or a standard plug with flex - if so what about:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Status-13AWPSWITCHB112-Individually-Switched-Indicator/dp/B00HD78G68

 

[ShiWarrior]

nope, cant it is on an extention

 

[Armageus]

nope, cant it is on an extention

Can you expand a bit? Struggling to see the use case

Why not just get a switched extension lead?

 

[ShiWarrior]

How about the TP-Link smart plug? The light at the top is a push button on/off. You dont need to use the smart stuff. https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-HS100-Control-Devices-Anywhere/dp/B01I3ZCBFK

far too expensive

extention leadsdo have switched sockets (i have one in another room) but i need to convert one socket from an extension to a switched socket

 

[TheCrow]

Add in inline switch to the device attached to the extension?

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Electrical/d190/Electrical+Accessories/sd2620/Inline+Switch/p76089

end up like a bedside table lamp

 

[ShiWarrior]

ok, ill try and explain the situation

Wall socket is at the wrong end of the room, have an extension lead going to the other side behind some units i now have very limited space (bedroom) so i have attached the socket from the extension lead to the side of the unit, next to it i have a Tower extention plugged into it which powers my TV, DVD player, games consoles etc etc, and i want to convert 1 of those sockets to a switched socket so i can power off a console

 

[TheCrow]

inline sounds perfect for your needs?

 

[ShiWarrior]

inline sounds perfect for your needs?

maybe, but i dont want more wires, as i said limited space, hence why im looking for a plug socket

 

[Armageus]

maybe, but i dont want more wires, as i said limited space, hence why im looking for a plug socket

It wouldn't be any more wires though - just gets fitted to the console's power cable?

I'd question why a console needs hard powering off anyway, modern consoles are fine in standby, and older consoles tend to have a physical power button on them?

 

[ShiWarrior]

It wouldn't be any more wires though - just gets fitted to the console's power cable?

I'd question why a console needs hard powering off anyway, modern consoles are fine in standby, and older consoles tend to have a physical power button on them?

but some like my Xbox 360 has a light on the PSU brick thats always on at night

 

[RoyMi6]

Black electrical tape. /thread

 

[Armageus]

stick a tiny bit of insulation tape over the light?

 

[ShiWarrior]

thanks guys, but i guess its not available that i was originally looking for, thanks for all the help

 

[Mr.E.]

Why not just use one like your in your link ? A one way would be the same size anyway.

 

[ShiWarrior]

Why not just use one like your in your link ? A one way would be the same size anyway.

because i need it out of the back, not the top or sides

 

[Mr.E.]

Do you have space for something like this?

 

[ShiWarrior]

Do you have space for something like this?

i looked at those, but no not enough space