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    22 Products
    About Electrical Switches
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    Choose a switch with the right trigger type, number of inputs, and control functions to power your equipment.

    Rocker Switches

    Image of Product. Style D. Front orientation. Style D. Rocker Switches.
    Image of Product. Style E. Front orientation. Style E. Rocker Switches.
    Image of Product. Style F. Front orientation. Style F. Rocker Switches.

    Style D

    Style E

    Style F

    The wide surface of these switches makes them easy to press on and off, even if your hands are full and you need to use an elbow. They’re often used as power switches on electronic devices and control panels.
    Note: Illuminated switches include a bulb. If wiring the switch and the bulb to the same circuit, the circuit voltage must not exceed the bulb voltage.
    Illuminated—Illuminated switches are easy to see in dim and dark areas. They come in red and green, so you can color code your set up.
    For 13/16" Diameter Panel Cutouts—Switches for a 13/16” dia. panel cutout are round, so you can use a drill bit or knockout to install them instead of cutting a rectangular hole.
    Style
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Position
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage,
    V AC
    Bulb Voltage,
    V AC
    Quick-Disconnect
    Tab Wd.
    Bulb
    Type
    Choose a
    Color
    Each
    2 Positions with Quick-Disconnect Terminals—Illuminated
     
    For 13/16" Diameter Panel Cutouts
    D11 On
    		Maintained
    		3SPST-NC
    		On-Off
    		16 amp @ 125V AC, 10 amp @ 250V AC2501250.189"NeonGreen, Red7395K10300000
    E22 Off
    		Maintained
    		2DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		16 amp @ 125V AC, 10 amp @ 250V AC2501100.189"NeonGreen, Red7395K1010000
     
    For 1 7/32" High × 7/16" Wide Panel Cutouts
    F11 Off
    		Maintained
    		3SPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		20 amp @ 125V AC1251250.25"NeonGreen, Red7395K480000
     
    For 1 7/32" High × 7/8" Wide Panel Cutouts
    F22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		20 amp @ 125V AC1251250.25"NeonGreen, Red7395K460000
     

    Design-Your-Own Rocker Switches

    Choose from a variety of messages and colored lenses to combine a rocker with a base for a complete switch.
    Note: Illuminated switches include a bulb. If wiring the switch and the bulb to the same circuit, the circuit voltage must not exceed the bulb voltage.
    Illuminated Bases with Quick-Disconnect Terminals for 1 3/4" High × 7/8" Wide Panel Cutouts
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rocker Switches. Design-Your-Own Rocker Switches, Quick-Disconnect-Terminal Wire Connection, Bases, Illuminated.
    On-On—Bases with an on-on position designation alternate power between sets of terminals.
    No. of
    Positions
    Position
    Illuminated
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Position
    Designation
    Color
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Bulb Voltage,
    V DC
    Quick-Disconnect
    Tab Wd.
    Each
    2Top11 Off
    		Maintained
    		4SPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		Black15 amp @ 125V AC, 15 amp @ 28V DC250V AC, 30V DC140.25"1789N51000000
    2Top/Bottom11 Off
    		Maintained
    		6SPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		Black15 amp @ 125V AC, 15 amp @ 28V DC250V AC, 30V DC140.25"1789N5200000
    2Top/Bottom11 Off or 1 On
    		Maintained
    		7SPDT
    		On-On
    		Black15 amp @ 125V AC, 15 amp @ 28V DC250V AC, 30V DC140.25"1789N5300000
    2Top22 Off
    		Maintained
    		6DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		Black15 amp @ 125V AC, 15 amp @ 28V DC250V AC, 30V DC140.25"1789N5600000
    2Top/Bottom22 Off
    		Maintained
    		8DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		Black15 amp @ 125V AC, 15 amp @ 28V DC250V AC, 30V DC140.25"1789N5700000
    2Top/Bottom22 Off or 2 On
    		Maintained
    		10DPDT
    		On-On
    		Black15 amp @ 125V AC, 15 amp @ 28V DC250V AC, 30V DC140.25"1789N5800000
    3Top/Bottom11 Off or 1 On
    		Maintained
    		7SPDT
    		On-Off-On
    		Black15 amp @ 125V AC, 15 amp @ 28V DC250V AC, 30V DC140.25"1789N5400000
    3Top/Bottom11 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		7SPDT
    		(On)-Off-(On)
    		Black15 amp @ 125V AC, 15 amp @ 28V DC250V AC, 30V DC140.25"1789N5500000
    3Top/Bottom22 Off or 2 On
    		Maintained
    		10DPDT
    		On-Off-On
    		Black15 amp @ 125V AC, 15 amp @ 28V DC250V AC, 30V DC140.25"1789N5900000
    3Top/Bottom22 Off or 2 On
    		Momentary
    		10DPDT
    		(On)-Off-(On)
    		Black15 amp @ 125V AC, 15 amp @ 28V DC250V AC, 30V DC140.25"1789N6100000

    Miniature Rocker Switches

    Image of Product. Illuminated Switches with Quick-Disconnect Terminals. Front orientation. Rocker Switches. Miniature Rocker Switches, Quick-Disconnect-Terminal Wire Connection, Illuminated.
    Image of Product. Illuminated Switches with Wire Leads. Front orientation. Rocker Switches. Miniature Rocker Switches, Wire Lead Connection, Illuminated.

    Illuminated

    Switches with

    Quick-Disconnect

    Terminals

    Illuminated

    Switches with Wire

    Leads

    Maximize space in a panel—these switches are smaller than most standard rocker switches.
    Note: Illuminated switches include a bulb. If wiring the switch and the bulb to the same circuit, the circuit voltage must not exceed bulb voltage.
    Wire
    Leads
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Position
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage,
    V AC
    Bulb Voltage,
    V AC
    No.
    of
    Lg.
    Quick-Disconnect
    Tab Wd.
    Bulb
    Type
    Choose a Color
    Each
    2 Positions with Quick-Disconnect Terminals—Illuminated
     
    For 3/4" High × 1/2" Wide Panel Cutouts
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		9 amp @ 125V AC125125——0.187"NeonGreen, Red, Yellow7395K5100000
     
    2 Positions with Wire Leads—Illuminated
     
    For 3/4" High × 1/2" Wide Panel Cutouts
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		9 amp @ 125V AC125125412"—NeonGreen7395K71300000
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		9 amp @ 125V AC125125412"—NeonRed7395K71100000
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		9 amp @ 125V AC125125412"—NeonYellow7395K71200000
     

    Rocker Light Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Switches. Rocker Light Switches, Screw-Terminal Wire Connection.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Switches. Rocker Light Switches, Spring-Clamp-Terminal Wire Connection.

    Screw-Terminal

    Wire Connection

    Spring-Clamp-Terminal

    Wire Connection

    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.
    Spring-Clamp-Terminal Wire Connection—Switches with spring-clamp terminals are quicker to install than those with screw terminals. Just push your bare wires into the connectors.
    Illuminated—Illuminated switches glow when turned off, making them easy to spot in the dark.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Action
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Terminal
    Location
    Mounting
    Location
    Certification
    Choose a
    Color
    Each
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
     
    Rocker Switch Actuator—Illuminated
    12Maintained
    		15 amp @ 120V ACSideOutlet BoxUL Listed, C-UL Listed
    		Ivory, White7834N44000000
     
    Spring-Clamp-Terminal Wire Connection
     
    Rocker Switch Actuator—Illuminated
    12Maintained
    		20 amp @ 120V AC/277V ACBackOutlet BoxUL Listed, C-UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		Ivory, White7834N3300000
     
    Lockouts
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lockouts.
    Wall switch lockouts mount over switches to secure them in the on or off position.
    Overall
    For Max. No.
    of Padlocks
    For Max. Padlock
    Shackle Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Color
    Language
    Message
    Specs. Met
    Each
    19/32"4 3/4"1 3/4"1 1/8"RedEnglish/Spanish, English/FrenchDanger—Locked Out—Do No Remove, Peligro—Cerrado—No Lo Quite
    Danger—Locked Out—Do No Remove, Danger—Verrouille—Ne Pas Enlever    		OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.147
    		12135A7200000

    Multi-Way Rocker Light Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Switches. Multi-Way Rocker Light Switches, 3-Way Switches with Spring-Clamp-Terminal Wire Connection.

    3-Way Switches with

    Spring-Clamp-Terminal

    Wire Connection

    Also known as three-way switches, these are often used in large, open workspaces and can be wired on opposite ends of the room to control lights on the same circuit. They work in pairs to control lights from two different locations. Actuate the switch by pressing on the wide, flat area. With a slim, low-profile design, they protrude less than toggle switches. All fit standard wall plates (not included).
    Spring-Clamp-Terminal Wire Connection—Switches with spring-clamp terminals install quickly to create a secure connection. Just push a stripped wire into the clamp—no need to bend wire and screw it down.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Action
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Terminal
    Location
    Mounting
    Location
    Certification
    Choose a
    Color
    Each
    3-Way Switches with Spring-Clamp-Terminal Wire Connection
     
    Rocker Switch Actuator—Illuminated
    13Maintained
    		20 amp @ 120V AC/277V ACBackOutlet BoxC-UL Listed
    		Ivory, White7030K92000000
     
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