sources for inline switches

[filmtovideo]

I have a bunch of lights, 1K,2K Fresnels that I've bought from studios. Some are Mole-Richardson, some Strand-Century.
They were all wired into boards and have no switches. Some of them have knock-outs on the housings for switches. Those or
inline switches are fairly expensive from the manufacturers. Has anybody found any general online sources that might cost
less than brand name prices? Also, while I'm asking, does anybody have a favorite source for bulk cable, such as 12/3 or 14/3,
and connectors?

 

[Paul Hudson]

Cool Lights, a sponsor of this site, sells inline switches very reasonably. I am not sure if he has 2K though. Richard?

 

[Doc Bernard]

You can also think about "motor rated switches". These are switches designed for heavy amp loads. I would need to look up the draws of 1K, 2K's to see what rating you will need. But it could be a very cheap alternative. Switch, 4s deep box, industrial cover, a couple of cord connectors, and a ground pigtail......your golden.

Switching lights, you need to switch the hot, nothing else.