2 Pack Black In-Line Cord Switch for Table Lamps & Desk Lights - 250V 10A On/Off Appliance Switch - Perfect for Home Office, Bedroom Nightstand, and Study Room Lighting Control

When my lamps original issue cord switch stopped working reliably, I purchased the only inline switch I could find in a local store. It was one of the thumbwheel rotary switches with press fit vampire tap into the wires. My lamp cord is DC (ie it uses a wall wart) with thinner cord than AC lamp cord, so it was tricky to get the cord pierced right by the switch, and then the switch itself became flaky in less than a year. I tried all three different thumbwheel switches I could buy locally, and they call died in less than a year. My local stores were always out of the larger, morst expensive Leviton rocker inline switches they supposedly carry. So frustrating.This switch installed easily using a positive screw down terminals for the cord; you can be sure you are getting good connection. The indicator LED does not work on a low voltage DC cord, but that was to be expected. What I needed was the switch, and the switch feels good and does work. Only time will tell if the duty cycle claims are correct and it holds up better, but it feels more rugged initially. It is even less expensive to buy 5 of them than the 3 rotary switches were, and it is easier to install and remove, so worst case it is still a far better buy for me. These switches have a smaller size than the more expensive Leviton, and I like the ergonomics of the switch toggle much better as well.Mine came with no instructions. You have to have very basic understanding of electrical circuits to know that you need to keep the hot side of the wire on one pole of both sides of the switch. It isn't rocket science, but if you've never done any wiring at all you might not get that without some instructions. Simpler switches that pass thru one side of the wire and switch the other are harder to mess up.