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Where can I find a power switch extension?

Nov 5, 2012 1:59 AM

Im not sure how to ask this precisely, but the problem is that I have speakers that have the powerswitch behind the base, which for me is currently at the back bottom of the desk, which makes it a huge pain to turn on off. Is there something where I can have the speakers always on but some extension button that sits somewhere on the desk that allows me to turn on off the speakers very easily? What is this called/where can i find a place to buy it?

ksridhar89 ksridhar89

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I use a Computer Power Center that has 5 push-button switches that allow me to turn everything on at once and also allows me to turn each component off as needed. Mine is marked for Computer, Monitor, Printer, and 2 AUX switches for extra components. I use 1 of the AUX buttons for my speakers so I can turn them off if not needed. Works great for me!

dealseekerdude dealseekerdude
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If I'm reading this right, the AC cord goes up to at least tabletop level. You could splice in a switch like the one pictured below at any point on that power cord. I've done it before, on a lamp with a fried dimmer switch. You don't have to be an electrician to do it.

rprebel rprebel
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Actually, the AC cord stays on the bottom of the desk and the surge protector I have is there. I saw the computer power center and it works fine, but they were rather pricey on amazon, at least $20, I am looking for a $5-10 solution because All other electronics for my pc I can turn on off easily from where I sit. Just looking for some sort of extension just for the speaker. Thanks

ksridhar89 ksridhar89
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You're looking for something like this ...

http://www.amazon.com/Ace-Remote-Switch-Extension-1PC-002-015FWH/dp/B000GAS3HG/

narfcake narfcake
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Why turn them off? Do they really use that much power when they're on and not playing sound?

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