Help.Cupboard light switch. Which kind?

[Gary Glencross]

Hi, I'm trying to find a switch I can use in a small hall cupboard. I want
the kind of one you get in fridges. One that goes of automatically when you
open the door and goes off when you close it.

What are these called? I'm in the UK.

 

[Paul]

They are called cabinet/door switches. See
http://custom1.farnell.com/cpc/product.asp?catalog_name=cpc+catalogue&cate
gory%5Fname=&product%5Fid=261636
It is worth noting (judging by the picture) they may have exposed terminals
on the back, hence it may be necessary to mount this switch in a plastic
box.
Regards, PF

 

[Paul]

Sorry the link didn't work! try http://custom1.farnell.com/cpc/ product no
PL0126266