Pull switches

Works without batteries or infrared signals: the classic remote control.

Today, pull switches, which are usually mounted at ceiling height, are typically used where electrical connections need to remain outside of splash zones. However, they are also useful wherever the extensive wiring infrastructure that is taken for granted today is not available, i.e., in basements, workshops, garages, sheds, and arbors. A power connection (for light or fan) near the ceiling can be switched on and off in the simplest way possible, without having to run another cable over a long distance to a switch within reach of the user. This saves material and labor. Some people are also familiar with pull switches from their classic arrangement above the headboard of a bed. In addition to the previously widespread economy in electrical installations, there was another reason for this. In dark rooms, a hanging cord is easier to find due to its length, which is why this solution can still be found in hospital patient rooms today. The pull loop can be extended as desired with a chain, cord, or even just a piece of string.