They're like that in this apartment we're renting and I keep seeing them elsewhere. I don't get it.
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Safety, easier to switch things off without unplugging them. Why not have one if it's more convenient? Not all of them have switches though.
It made a lot more sense when things didn't have their own power switches but....what does that apply to anymore? How many devices do you own that are powered off exclusively by unplugging it? Why pay for the manufacturing time and material to add a switch if nothing uses it anymore?
There are still times where it's convenient. I have some display cases with integrated lighting and the inline switches are incoveniently between the case and the wall so its super handy to turn it on and off at the plug.
Being able to turn things off at the plug also reduces standby/phantom power when things are in sleep, which for some devices adds up more energy usage than you'd think.
Sometimes when people go on holiday for two weeks they like to disconnect the electrical items in their house for safety. With switched sockets you can just turn them off instead.
I'm sure I could live just fine without switched sockets, but it's convenient they are there.
Ah, now all of that makes sense! Thank you!
Fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, television, phone charger, robovac dock, lamps, computer monitor, aquarium pump... I could go on.
It's not strictly necessary, but it's a convenience.
Most of those have power buttons and, aside from the charger and vacuum, those things are supposed to stay on.
I meant more things like lamps that you actually turn on and off...And the majority lamps have switches nowadays, I'm not sure why you included it on your list
We're getting into the weeds a little bit here, but there's a lot of things that have power buttons that will put the thing into standby, not off. I've often done a 'hard reset' on my 'smart' tv when it starts acting up, just gotta cut the power.
It's a small convenience, but it's nice. I'll happily pay the extra three cents in manufacturing costs for something that lasts decades and may be occasionally mildly helpful.