The classic remote control. Works without batteries and infrared signals.
Today, pull switches are most often used to keep electrical connections away from splash water. For this reason, they are usually installed at ceiling level. However, they are also useful in places where today's extensive wiring infrastructure is not available, i.e. in basements, workshops, garages, sheds and summerhouses. With pull switches a power connection (for light or fan) emerging near the ceiling can be switched in the simplest possible way, without having to run a longer cable to a normal switch within reach of the user. This saves material and labour. Some people are also familiar with pull switches from the classic arrangement above the headboard of a bed. In addition to the previously widespread economy of 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 required with chain, cord or even just a string.
