- Reaction score
- 8,181
The appliance should have a switch... if manufacturers thought they could get away without one, why would they spend money on including one?
Waterproofing the existing switch is easy... looking at the spare parts on-line, a serving of silicone sealant around the switch cap, job done. However, you shouldn't be using any electrical equipment with wet hands unless it is specifically rated for such use.
This switch is IP65 rated, available in 16A @ 250v AC:-
C1353VQNAM | Arcolectric Illuminated DPST, On-Off Rocker Switch Panel | Arcolectric - https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/rocker-switches/1235198/
I believe (the guys will correct me if I'm wrong) this would be a suitable switch.
Don't remove manufacturers implemented features (the power switch) just to save a few quid. If I were asked to do this repair, I would be looking at an hour of my time plus materials. It shouldn't be an expensive repair, even when done by someone who is competent to carry it out.
Waterproofing the existing switch is easy... looking at the spare parts on-line, a serving of silicone sealant around the switch cap, job done. However, you shouldn't be using any electrical equipment with wet hands unless it is specifically rated for such use.
This switch is IP65 rated, available in 16A @ 250v AC:-
C1353VQNAM | Arcolectric Illuminated DPST, On-Off Rocker Switch Panel | Arcolectric - https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/rocker-switches/1235198/
I believe (the guys will correct me if I'm wrong) this would be a suitable switch.
Don't remove manufacturers implemented features (the power switch) just to save a few quid. If I were asked to do this repair, I would be looking at an hour of my time plus materials. It shouldn't be an expensive repair, even when done by someone who is competent to carry it out.