MORTICE SWITCH SURFACE MOUNTED PUSH TO BREAK 2A 240V

"The switches were just what I needed, now installed and working perfectly. Really helpful seller, the excellent communications regarding short delivery delay were much appreciated. Other reviewers have said that the spring in this type of switch prevents a small cupboard door from closing fully. TIP: fit the switch onto the cupboard frame at the hinged end of the door, which will then close completely. "

A+++

........the casing is a little flimsy and you need to be careful not to over-tighten the mounting screws as the case distorts (not noticeably) and causes the switch to malfunction. Other than this I have no complaints and the switch is functioning reliably.

So this is a really simple design - and is straight forward - but this product is very cheap and doesn't work well - or hold up. At least it is cheap. After first attaching to a simple door - it was sparking every time! and it would delay switching on as if the contacts weren't quite letting enough through - and then the sparks. So I greased it up with electrical goop which seemed to cut down on sparking and bring more consistent on process. But then a few weeks ago it did another spark and stopped working. So I took it apart and the insides are burnt and melted a bit. Good thing I bought an extra - so I put it in and it works better - and I haven't put grease on it! (FYI - only 1 75W light bulb - so not a bit load)

Yet again the product is working fine, the acid test will be when the product has had some work opening %& closing

The spring tension on these switches makes them unsuitable for kitchen cupboards as they are too strong and simply hold the cuborad door open.

This switch does what it should but the housing is a bit weak. If screwed firmly into place it can twist which stops the switch operating.It is cheap so you might get what you pay for.Having said that, with some careful attention to fitting it is working fine now but caused the electrician a lot of heart ache plus fitting and refitting.All in all ok.

Information included states, it must have an additional extra cover, but as an electical engineer I see no obvious reason for this, (such as using it as a door switch) unless they are referring to it being used in harsh environments such as outside or harsh industrial applications.The single pole contact is normally closed, and becomes open circuit when the plunger is pressed, but it so incredibly sensitive even the slightest touch on the plunger changes it to open circuit, which in my opinion, renders it far too unstable / sensitive for everyday domestic use.