Choosing an Electrical Switch
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Toggle Light Switches
Your standard light switches—these switches stick out of your mounting surface and flip on and off. They also work with AC motor loads up to 80% of the current rating. All fit standard wall plates (not included).
Switches with a power indicator have a light that shows you when they’re on. This is helpful when you've connected them to something other than lighting, such as an outlet.
Wall switch lockouts (sold separately) mount over switches to secure them in the on or off position.
Terminals and
Power Indicator
| No. of Circuits Controlled | No. of Terminals | Switch Action | Switching Current @ Voltage | Wire Connection Type | Terminal Location | Features | Choose a Color | Each | |
Not Illuminated | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 15 A @ 120 V AC | Screw Terminals | Side | Power Indicator | 00000000 | 000000 | |
| 1 | 2 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 20 A @ 120 V AC | Screw Terminals | Side | Power Indicator | 00000000 | 00000 | |
Overall | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Max. No. of Padlocks | For Max. Padlock Shackle Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Dp. | Color | Language | Message | Specifications Met | Each | |
| 1 | 9/32" | 4 3/4" | 1 3/4" | 1" | Red | English/Spanish, English/French | Danger—Locked Out Do Not Remove, Peligro—Cerrado No Lo Quite, Danger—Locked Out Do Not Remove, Danger—Verrouille Ne Pas Enlever | OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.147 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Rocker Light Switches
Similar to a seesaw, these switches have an actuator that pivots when pressed to turn them on or off. They’re often used to control lighting, but they also work with AC motor loads up to 80% of the current rating. All fit standard wall plates (not included) and won’t stick out from your wall as much as toggle light switches.
Switches with a power indicator glow when activated. This means you can see whether a device or outlet is powered directly on the switch even if they’re in different rooms.
Wall switch lockouts (sold separately) mount over switches to secure them in the on or off position.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Terminals and
Power Indicator
Overall | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Max. No. of Padlocks | For Max. Padlock Shackle Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Dp. | Color | Language | Message | Specifications Met | Each | |
| 1 | 9/32" | 4 3/4" | 1 3/4" | 1" | Red | English/Spanish, English/French | Danger—Locked Out Do Not Remove, Peligro—Cerrado No Lo Quite, Danger—Locked Out Do Not Remove, Danger—Verrouille Ne Pas Enlever | OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.147 | 00000000 | 000000 |