QVSPA-1P Single-Port Power Adaptor with Lighted On/Off Switch, Off-White

We have some lights in our bar and around our patio that need to be plugged in to work since they don't have on/off switches. Previously, I bought an inline on/off switch where I actually cut the cord and rewired the line. That worked great but since I felt lazy this time I decided to try these.They work fine and my wife definitely loves the convenience. I will probably purchase a few more.Some notes:--These obviously need to be plugged in near the outlet so they may not be totally convenient if the outlet is behind furniture, etc. In one case I placed one adapter in between the device's power cord and an extension cord so the device stays plugged in but is controlled by this switch further up the line where I don't have to bend over for it.--The inline on/off switch mentioned above works better in these cases as one can put the on/off switch anywhere on the power cord (i.e. close to the powered device or close to the socket)--These are only for two prong devices. I wish they offered three prong adapters but, as of this writing, haven't been able to find one suitable.

I purchased some of these in Jul 2015 and all have worked well until one in Sept 2024. I generally have small things plugged into them. A waterpick, my toothbrush charger and the like. Small things that I don't want powered unless I'm using them. Recently, I was replacing some flooring and got out a medium sized wet/dry vacuum cleaner and plugged into one of these (too lazy to remove it). All went well and I had no problems using the vacuum. When I unplugged the vac, the plug was warm. I unplugged the switch and it was warm, as well. I was surprised to find the holes on the plug had melted. I probably should have plugged directly into the socket but, didn't think about it as the vac has a two prong 15A polarized plug. I did not see any markings on the switch to indicate max current.My lesson learned is to not plug large things or a sustained load into these switches.

We decorate for every holiday (and a couple that aren"t) and, as most lighted decorations do not have a lline switch, turning a number of these on/off by unplugging is a chore. Found these switches and they are a time and energy saver. Rated a high amperage (20Amps and 120vac) they handle lights easily. We have one controlling a small electrical heater and it handles the load without a problem (even if turned off when the heater element is on). Have found many uses for these for remote lights when used with an extension cord.

Purchased a new single cup coffee maker which according to the manual, does not have an on/off power button. So I searched and found this little gem. I made sure it's power ratings were compatible with my coffee maker and house circuitry. Now I feel safe knowing a flip of the switch turns off the power.

I have several of these and use them on 2-wire appliances that would otherwise draw a few watts of power whenever they simply left plugged in and turned "off." (Research "phantom loads.") I also use them on fans where I don't want to be using their built-in switch ---which are plainly flimsy and most likely the first thing that would fail.I like that the red light catches my attention when I walk into any room.There actually are some wall duplex outlets which I know would be difficult to replace... and I really do not want to be constantly plugging and unplugging cords from those. These switch taps are relatively cheap... and save a lot of wear and tear on your wall outlets.I also use a number of Leviton 3-Wire Grounded Switch Taps to use with cords that have a ground, but these unfortunately do not have a nice little red light.

Maybe OK, I purchased 4 of these and presently using two for the last several months and they seem to be working. Yes for a switch being able to turn it on and off is important. However, of all the reviews, 8% are 1 star reviews and most of these say that the switch is not working. The answer to your next question is "yes it is made in china". There is a warning on the package (yes, again,) it is in small print "WARNING----This product contains chemical ,including lead, known in the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash you hands after handling." So if you have small kids, with lead present, in the product, I would not want this in my house Small amounts of lead can cause major problems in neurologic development, elders remember to wash your hands.The Item is "UL Listed" "Made in China" A two pronged polarized switch with a status light that when turned on is supposed to glow. It is located on the top section of the plug. Packaging states "For indoor and dry use only on 110/120vAC receptacle. Rating is 125vAC / 15 AMP1875 Watts. One Year Limited Warranty.Also the item is not white, nor even a white with a little gray that shows on my computer screen. It is not the old color of ivory on older switch plates. To me it is a faint taupe (not cream, nor tan color ) It is light in color and neutral. To some it makes a difference. I asked in questions about the color so if it makes a difference to you, check what others have to say about the colorI purchased this as an add-on item in Dec 2015 for the price of $2.99As I said 2/4 in use are ok, but I have been using only a month. They are turning things off and on. The little light is coming on so far so good.For comparison, I have purchased some Belkin "Conserve" 3 prong off-on switches, with polarized blades. in the recent past, I have had those 6 months and use them on my sonicare rechargeable toothbrush base. These are UL listed and they have another UL marking too. Of the two, both switches continue to work but one switch status light does not work. Yes it functioned maybe 10 times. This Belkin product is made in China. The status light on the Belkin is to the right side when you are facing the plug. Nor is the light that bright. Two Belkin Conserve plugs will fit onto one US wall receptacle (nice feature). These were about $6.00 each. Not certain which will be the better value. I will update with more complaints or failures