recessed switch

[HoosierMark]

Currently we have a rocker switch on the side of our kitchen cabinet island. It keeps getting bumped on and off. I want to recess it in. I would be happy with a typical toggle switch if it was recessed. I keep thinking of the old recessed outlet they used to put on kitchen soffits to power a wall clock. If I could simply take out the 110 outlet and replace it with a toggle switch I would be happy but I have not been able to find one that I could attach a switch to. Any ideas?

 

[FordTruckWench]

I keep thinking of the old recessed outlet they used to put on kitchen soffits to power a wall clock. If I could simply take out the 110 outlet and replace it with a toggle switch I would be happy

Assuming the recessed outlet mounts a standard double receptacle, how about a switch like this one:

There are also combination switch and receptacle units like this.

 

[Norcal]

Why not use a Decora® style switch? Any site built creations will be unlisted & untested.

 

[Rrumbler]

Clock outlets are single outlet devices, and are a one piece thing as far as I recall. There are "guarded switch" plates for standard toggle switches that have "ears" that stick out on each side of the toggle to prevent accidental operation.

 

[pattenp]

You can get switch covers that keep the switch from being bumped on and off. Look for. "Light Switch Guard".

 

[Stuart in MN]

I'm not aware of any recessed light switches, but you could replace it with a Decora style switch - they are basically flush.

 

[csp]

Substitute the outlet used with one of these recessed boxes for a switch.

http://www.av-express.com/AV-Catalo...cessed-electrical-outlet-box-arlington-DVFR1W