The standard light switch is the key to controlling the layering of lighting. Besides the classic two-way toggle switch, your local lighting showroom may carry three-way and four-way switches, pilot switches, motion sensors, timers, as well as a wide range of dimmer switches.Today we will discuss the Standard Switches.
The classic single-pole switch controls a light or an outlet from a single location. Three-way switches operate in pairs to control lights or receptacles from two locations, allowing the you to turn on the lights from the opposite sides of a room or opposite ends of a hallway. Four-way switches are used only in combination with three-way switches to control lights and receptacles from more than two locations. When you need to control a fixture from three or more different switches, you will need to install one or more four-way switches between a pair of three way switches. Just remember, the first and the last switch must be three-way switches.
As I mentioned, there are many different type of switches. We will discuss more over the coming weeks. Please always be sure to have a licensed electrician install any new switches. For more information on switches, or for recommendations on local electricians, you may contact your local Lighting One showroom. Use the locator listed at http://www.lighting-one.com/ to locate your closest showroom.
Item shown is 2404-EB and is available only at a Lighting One showroom.
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