Home Interior Electrical Fittings and Fixtures - Light Switches
What you need to know about light switches
Depending on the country you live in will determine the brand of switching that is available however here are the main types of light switches on the market today.
The main point to remember about a switch is that it does just that, ie switches the current on or off or in other terms opens or closes the circuit allowing the electricity to the fitting such as a light.
You'll choose the switch for aesthetics, ergonomics and fucntion. All three are important to the interior designer, not just the aesthetics.
Power Outlets
- Earth sensitive safety switch (as soon as it is earthed outside of the curcuit the power supply cuts out)
- Single power outlet
- Double power outlet
- Triple power outlet (3 way)
- Quadruple power outlet (4 way)
- Surge protection power outlet (it stops the spiking of electricity, necessary when using sensitive equipment)
- Waterproof switch (exterior light switch, often has plastic or rubber covering)
- Range
- Security systems
- Data (outlets for phone / fax and computer)
- Garage door openers
- Aerials
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Double power outlet with central switch (for waste disposal in this case)
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