Troubleshooting & Safety

Why Do Some Countries’ Outlets Have a Switch Next to Them?

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Short answer: Common in the UK and some Commonwealth countries, these switches let you cut power to an outlet without unplugging — useful for reducing standby power draw from chargers left plugged in but not actively charging anything.

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