“I have used these cut outs for years now. I have never had an issue with them. I try to buy extra with every new fence project just to have them around.”
“This is my favorite design of switch that I install on the solar electric fence shock boxes I make because the yellow handle is easy to see from a distance if the switch is on or off., However, before I install them, I replace the bolts with a higher quality stainless steel because although these are stainless, they still rust after about 6 months or so here in the rain forest of Hawaii.”
“Not that I've scoured the Earth or anything, but I personally have just not come across these types of switches that are both effective, long-lasting, AND available at a decent price point. I've got 10+ years on some of my installed switches, and the worst that has happened is that the plastic has faded (going from glossy black to a somewhat ashy grey), and there are some very minor rust patches on the bar. Totally aesthetic so far as I can tell (meaning, I have no voltage-based evidence that the integrity of the circuit is diminished at all).”
“Although this product does perform as advertised I found the hardware to be pretty lightweight. Only time will tell, but I'm not confident this item will stand up to the elements well. It was also really hard to attach wire to the thumbscrews, I ended up using the side opposite the wingnut to attach the wire since tightening down on the wingnut side was almost impossible.”
