Inline Cord Switch, PLUSPOE 2-Pack On-Off DPST Control Lamp Switch for Bedroom Table Lamp Desk LED Lights

I looked through the 1 star reviews after buying, installing and using several of these switches. I'm not affiliated with Amazon OR the company that sells these. I just hate seeing folks mislead by people who incorrectly install, don't know HOW to install, cause the item to fail by installing it incorrectly or just wanna whine about it being small or the screws being small to hold the wire. Let's take it step by step so maybe this will help some of you. Complaint: The switch IS small. Response: Yes it is. That's the whole point. Make a small switch that is easy to install, works great, and is a good value for the money. Complaint: "The screws are too small and you can't wrap the wire around them" Response: You've obviously been out of the electical industry for a while. The screws are not meant to have the wires wrapped around them. The screws are set into a clamping box that you insert the wire into. The screw then tightens down on the wire. Therefore you can use up to a 1/4" lamp cord to install it on. That doesn't mean a smaller wire won't work. It will because the screw tightens down ONTO the wire just like most good quality electrical outlets and circuit breakers in your electrical panel do. It's a proven system and a good one. Complaint: "I installed the wire into the switch and it blew up/caught fire/burned up". Response: Installing wire will usually require the stripping of insulation. If you incorrectly cut off too much insulation, you leave exposed wires in close proximity to eash other which can cause overheating/shorts/and even fire or total failure of the switch. You should not have exposed wire outside of the wire screw box. Complaint: "I installed the wires and screwed them down but they are so tiny they keep flopping around" Response: There is a strain relief inside the switch that will clamp the wires down holding them in place, if you install it correctly(as it comes from the factory) Complaint: "The switch is hard to click on and off". Response: Yes, it's rugged and built to last many cycles of switching. The main takeaway is this: electricity and electric devices (even lamps) are not something to play around with. If you don't know how to proficiently install something that deals with electricity, please get someone to do it who knows what they're doing. Don't do it incorrectly and then blame a perfectly good product. You could hurt yourself or even cause a fire. Safety first! I hope this helps. BTW, I tried two of these and liked them so well I bought 8 more!!

These inexpensive switches were easy to install and worked as described. The small size makes it a little difficult to attach the wires but that's just the nature of the beast.

Nice quality switch for my LED corded light fixture. I wanted an easy on-off switch rather than using a pull chain. This switch had nice features to connect wires and secure wiring from pulling apart.

Good switches. Note that the inline switches are different from the lamp cord switches. Look closely at the pictures before ordering. The inline switches give you less to work with: tiny screws, small wire holes, and you don't have the additional "wire clamp" that is on the lamp switch. However, they still work well if you are careful. I ordered the inline switch, 2 pack in white to replace a failing switch on an IKEA LED desk lamp. The screw holes are small, and you are securing fine wires with just these. It should be firm but not overtightened. Also, when you snap the switch case back together, that provides security as it holes the main wire in place. It took me 2 attempts to get one of the wires gently but firmly secured, overall maybe 15 minutes. It's been safe and solid for a month. The switch feels more sturdy than what came with the lamp. Happy with it & recommend!

I have an expensive halogen (150 watt) table lamp, and the Lutron dimmer switch failed after umpteen zillion years -- moreover, it appears no longer to be available. So I went on Amazon with an "in-line cord dimmer switch" search and found this item, among many others, most of which were the plug-in type -- none of which were actual dimmers. Encouraged by the reviews and the low price (and the next day delivery), I took a chance. And I'm glad I did. It's small. The on/off action is solid. And it's pretty easy to install. I was helped by other reviews. First, you should take out the white cord tension holders. There's really no way to slide your wire underneath those. Put them back in once your cord wires are attached internally. Second, recognize that you are not wrapping your cord leads around the interior screws -- you are loosening those screws and sliding the stripped wire in the hole beneath them, and then tightening the screws. I'm not sure what guage my lamp wire (pictured) was, but it was pretty close to the maximum of what this device can manage (16 or 18 guage, maybe?), so beware if you have thicker cords. And I'm writing this review on day one. I have no reason to believe this unit won't hold up to lengthy use, but I guess that's to be determined

Great little light switches.

Easy to install and great that the info showed the INSIDE of the switch, so I knew it was the correct one for my wiring project.

Really these are probably a three and a half that should round up to a four stars, but it's pretty major that they don't come with screws to keep the housing closed once you wire everything up. I've seen where others have complained about the wiring process being difficult, but these switches are really great and easy to use ( takes 5 minutes to strip the wires and wire the switch). The opening on either end for the wire is also adequately wide enough, compared to other rotary switches that are just a pain in the butt. But, it's pretty major that these don't come with the four screws to keep the housing closed. Had to go spend another $4 on screws that are honestly too long, but should suffice (#4 screws). The rocker switch also clicks loudly. That's fine, except I've seen a lot of these switches marked that the rocker is silent, or soft. If you need something silent, this isn't it. Overall we aren't bad at all, for the cost and ease of use. I just really wish that they came with the screws for the housing. I would pay up to a dollar more if they did.