easy on/off switch for my 80+ year old mom's weak fingers?
808324
The main button doesn't need much pressure at all. It goes on with the slightest push from your thumb. You have to keep pressing it (holding it) to keep it on, and that's fairly easy. This is the only thing I ever need. There's also a little plastic switch to KEEP it on that I never use because it's very difficult to switch on/off - I would break my fingernail to do it.
808325
This an excellent pr,oduct, and everybody should have one on their key ring. It is small but bright and right there when you need it. I have bought 36 of them already and given away 34 of them to many appreciative friends. The switch is a bit tight to use - I use my thumbnail to turn it on and have no problem. I would recommend BUYING THIS MODEL ONLY because of the CONVENIENT CLIP to unhook it if one wishes to remove it for any reason or move it from one key-chain to another. This model is also brighter that at least 90% of the others that are much bigger that you see in hardware stores..Buy this brand only - most imitations are on a key-ring, not a clip. This an excellent pr,oduct, and everybody should have one on their key ring. It is small but bright and right there when you need it. I have bought 36 of them already and given away 34 of them to many appreciative friends. The switch is a bit tight to use - I use my thumbnail to turn it on and have no problem. I would recommend BUYING THIS MODEL ONLY because of the CONVENIENT CLIP to unhook it if one wishes to remove it for any reason or move it from one key-chain to another. This model is also brighter that at least 90% of the others that are much bigger that you see in hardware... » Read More This an excellent pr,oduct, and everybody should have one on their key ring. It is small but bright and right there when you need it. I have bought 36 of them already and given away 34 of them to many appreciative friends. The switch is a bit tight to use - I use my thumbnail to turn it on and have no problem. I would recommend BUYING THIS MODEL ONLY because of the CONVENIENT CLIP to unhook it if one wishes to remove it for any reason or move it from one key-chain to another. This model is also brighter that at least 90% of the others that are much bigger that you see in hardware stores..Buy this brand only - most imitations are on a key-ring, not a clip. « Show Less
808326
It's a little stiff, but very moveable. I have arthritis in both hands and can easily operate this device.
808327
This an excellent pr,oduct, and everybody should have one on their key ring. It is small but bright and right there when you need it. I have bought 36 of them already and given away 34 of them to many appreciative friends. The switch is a bit tight to use - I use my thumbnail to turn it on and have no problem. I would recommend BUYING THIS MODEL ONLY because of the CONVENIENT CLIP to unhook it if one wishes to remove it for any reason or move it from one key-chain to another. This model is also brighter that at least 90% of the others that are much bigger that you see in hardware stores.. Buy this brand only - most imitations are on a key-ring, not a clip.
808328
Yes.....but if she wanted to lock the button on she may have an issue cause that is a bit harder. Just turning it on is easy though.
808329
It is only on while you hold the button down. While it is easy to press, I would not recommend for an 80 year old. They need to have a button that stays on or off.
1476565
I have one, but have seen no way to do it myself. But at least it doesn't take much reach to hit switches I, II and III. :)
1838478
no problem we just cut the box away with a utility knife ...was easy to put together... two old women did it I'm 71 and my mom is 90 she gets around great on it.....
2229583
Stuart, remember this is just a mechanical 'finger' so the voltage behind the switch does not matter (assuming a typical wall toggle switch)
1882542
You might try getting her some gloves, like Playtex gloves that you use for doing dishes. The grip on them is pretty good, and it would take some of the work out of getting them on and off. I have an elderly friend that uses them to get his stockings on, and it helps him. Getting them off with the gloves might help also, but it sometimes takes practice getting your foot into position to be able to pull them off, especially if she is inflexible. I hope this helps you.
1927070
I'm a healthy 58 year old woman and it is very easy for me, the button is one touch with thumb or forefinger. Hope this helps.
329831
The switch is a rod going through to either side at about where the tip of the index finger rests. when its centered its off. pushing it from either side turns it on. Turning it off requires pushing it back to center from the side opposite the one you turned it on from.
138506
Christopher; yes switch is easy to push with hands. Responds to light pressure, no more than any other push-button switch you may have used. Denny
1291943
the switch is another ring inside the slice thickness adjustment. there is a little notch that you rotate down to turn on and back up to turn off.
516362
Another option is a normally closed micro-switch with a lever or hinge roller on it. mounted so the lever is moved by the side/top of the drawer. When the switched is used this way it takes minimal pressure for the switch to go to an open state. try Alliedelec.com
703933
You are quite welcome. I want to add that this is a good quality on and off switch. Probably one of the better ones on the market! Good luck, it is not really difficult to install!
701885
Wire it to a toggle switch, or put a inline fuse on it and remove the fuse when not in use
163925
there is on off button switch. check their website for the full explanation and video on it.
2006070
This particular item is an on/off switch only. I love it so much I bought one for my elderly aunt for her microwave!
1896433
Very easy. It has a large plastic knob that take multi turns to turn on and off.
1530924
Oh, yes! There's a tiny switch close to the base of the light (looks clear) which you can click on, then off. You need to use your fingernail.
1772900
I looked this morning, but aside from the Hi/Lo toggle switch, I saw no other switches such as an On/Off one. Perhaps you need to contact the manufacturer for help.