I need to replace the switch on a 1k open face light. Nothing at the local hardware store. Anyone have a link to a good source?

Hubbel makes a great switch looks almost like the ones on Arri lights. Got mine at an electrical wholesaler - like a place that sells to electricians- for $20.

Or here's one

NEW ARRI Inline Switch Photography Film Tv Studio Light on eBay (end time 04-Feb-10 12:44:52 GMT) (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-ARRI-Inline-Switch-Photography-Film-Tv-Studio-Light_W0QQitemZ250558768545QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Photography_StudioEquipment_RL?hash=item3a567765a1)

Hubbel makes a great switch looks almost like the ones on Arri lights. Got mine at an electrical wholesaler - like a place that sells to electricians- for $20.

Any links for that hubbel switch?

I think you can see them at any major electrical supplier. I assume a cat is a Think Hubbell First (http://www.hubbell.com)

An inline switch rated to 1000 watts has proven itself to be extraordinarily hard to find from electrical suppliers/Home Depots.

This should do the trick.

CL-INSW1 Cool Lights Inline Power Switch - Cool Lights USA (http://www.coollights.biz/clinsw1-cool-lights-inline-power-switch-p-108.html)