🔘 APIELE Stainless Steel Latching Button: Versatile Industrial Electrical Switch Review

Just the right size for my project and fits in my dashboard. It might seem too small to some, but it turned out to be just right for me. The button is slightly raised due to the lock and closes flush when pressed. I wired it up so that the LED ring only lights up when the button is in the on position. Works great so far.

Love the 12mm knob. Through trial and error, the wiring worked as intended. The button backlights aren't too bright, which I really like, as some of the switches have insanely bright backlights that are annoying. I bought these 12mm knobs and 16mm knobs and found the 12mm knobs to be easier to use. Although the button is small, the surface to be pressed is high enough above the edge of the button to make it easy to press. The 16mm button was shallower and actually sat under the perimeter when…

I ordered these for use on my boat but did not install them due to the mistake of ordering a momentary contact when I needed permanent action switches. I chose the switches because they were described as fairly reliable and what I got was exactly as described. At 12mm the button is a bit tricky to use and I would recommend a raised button for this size. I bought a serviced 16mm contact switch, it's easier to use and well built. I assume it works well enough for my application. Comes with clear…