Mains Switch type 9820

Madskp

Gold

1759 posts

Posted March 16, 2024 at 08:33 GMT ? Edited May 4, 2024 at 16:59 GMT

I just stumble upon this on the Danish Ebay pendant To me it just looks like a mecahnical on/off switch for 230V, and that is also what the seller describes it as. It looks like it has the figure 8 connector on the cable to plug into a product, and I guess that it can take a figure 8 cabe in the other end of the switch My question is was this made for a specific purpose for a certain product? It seems like an odd product for B&O to produce.

Location: Denmark

Guy

GoldModerator

4508 posts

Posted March 16, 2024 at 09:37 GMT ? Edited March 16, 2024 at 09:51 GMT

#708368

I have one of those! Yes it's just an on/off switch with figure 8 connectors as you describe. I think it was made for those who like to power down their devices when not in use - i.e they don't like leaving them in stand-by. This could be linked to legislation in some countries but I am not at all sure. EDIT: And see Peter Pan post here:

Location: Warwickshire, UK

My B&O Icons:

Madskp

Gold

1759 posts

Posted March 16, 2024 at 13:59 GMT

#708377

Judging by the Peter Pan thread it was a way to keep legislation. I guess a cheaper way than to reconstruct the products

Location: Denmark

December 2026 Prize Draw

Gold Members Only

As a Gold member you're automatically entered into our exclusive prize draw — your chance to win iconic Bang & Olufsen products. A unique benefit of BeoWorld Gold membership, every draw brings a new opportunity to win something special.

Madskp

Guy

Madskp

Please Log In to Reply

Join BeoWorld

December 2026 Prize Draw