Choosing an Electrical Switch
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Toggle Switches
To view switch wiring diagrams, select a part number and click Product Detail.
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Position Designation  | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | For Max. Panel Thick. | Mounting Hardware Included | Wire Connection Type | Choose a Color | Each | |
2 Position with Flat Toggle—Illuminated | |||||||||||||
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For 1/2" Panel Cutout Dia. | |||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 3 | SPST-NO | On-Off | 15 A @ 125 V AC/28 V DC | 28V DC 250V AC | 0.13" | Yes | Quick-Disconnect Terminals | 0000000 | 000000 | |
Multi-Way Toggle Light Switches
Often used in large, open workspaces, these switches can be wired on opposite ends of the room to control lights on the same circuit. With a protruding switch, they’re easily flipped on and off. These switches fit standard wall plates (not included).
Three-way switches work in pairs to control lights from two different locations.
Use a four-way switch with two three-way switches to control lights from three different locations.
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.
| No. of Circuits Controlled | No. of Terminals | Switch Action | Switching Current @ Voltage | Terminal Location | Choose a Color | Each | |
3 Way with Screw Terminals | |||||||
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| 1 | 3 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 15 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Back, Side | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 1 | 3 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 20 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Back, Side | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 | 3 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 30 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Back, Side | 0000000 | 00000 | |
4 Way with Screw Terminals | |||||||
| 1 | 4 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 20 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Back, Side | 0000000 | 00000 | |
Overall | ||||||||||
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| 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 |
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).
Illuminated switches light up when switched off so you can find them in the dark.
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.
| No. of Circuits Controlled | No. of Terminals | Switch Action | Switching Current @ Voltage | Wire Connection Type | Terminal Location | Choose a Color | Each | |
Not Illuminated | ||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 15 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Screw Terminals | Back, Side | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 | 2 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 20 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Screw Terminals | Back, Side | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1 | 2 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 30 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Screw Terminals | Back, Side | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 | 4 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 15 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Screw Terminals | Back, Side | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 | 4 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 20 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Screw Terminals | Back, Side | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 | 4 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 30 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Screw Terminals | Back, Side | 0000000 | 00000 | |
Illuminated | ||||||||
| 1 | 2 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 15 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Screw Terminals | Back, Side | Ivory | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 | 2 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 15 A @ 120 V AC | Screw Terminals | Back, Side | Clear | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 | 2 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 20 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Screw Terminals | Back, Side | Ivory | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 | 2 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 20 A @ 120 V AC | Screw Terminals | Back, Side | Clear | 0000000 | 00000 |
Overall | ||||||||||
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| 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/Receptacles
Combine a switch and receptacle into a single outlet box for a small footprint. The rocker switch is low-profile, so it protrudes off the wall less than other switches.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Multi-Way Rocker Light Switches
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).
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.
Wall switch lockouts (sold separately) mount over switches to secure them in the on or off position.
| No. of Circuits Controlled | No. of Terminals | Switch Action | Switching Current @ Voltage | Terminal Location | Choose a Color | Each | |
3 Way with Screw Terminals | |||||||
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Not Illuminated | |||||||
| 1 | 3 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 15 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Back, Side | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 1 | 3 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 20 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Back, Side | 0000000 | 00000 | |
3 Way with Spring-Clamp Terminals | |||||||
Not Illuminated | |||||||
| 1 | 3 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 15 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Back | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 | 3 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 20 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Back | 0000000 | 00000 | |
Illuminated | |||||||
| 1 | 3 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 20 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Back | 0000000 | 00000 | |
Overall | ||||||||||
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| 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.
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.
| No. of Circuits Controlled | No. of Terminals | Switch Action | Switching Current @ Voltage | Terminal Location | Specifications Met | Choose a Color | Each | |
WIth Screw Terminals | ||||||||
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Not Illuminated | ||||||||
| 1 | 2 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 15 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Back, Side | UL Listed, CSA Certified | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 | 2 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 20 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Back, Side | UL Listed, CSA Certified | 0000000 | 0000 | |
Overall | ||||||||||
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| 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 |
Combination Rocker Light Switches
Control multiple lights in the same footprint a standard light switch fits in. The low-profile design of these rocker switches protrudes less than other switches.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| No. of Rockers | No. of Circuits Controlled per Rocker | No. of Terminals per Rocker | Switch Action | Switching Current @ Voltage | Wire Connection Type | Terminal Location | Specifications Met | Choose a Color | Each | |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 15 A @ 120 V AC | Screw Terminals | Back, Side | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 20 A @ 277 V AC | Screw Terminals | Back, Side | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 |
No. of Terminals per Rocker | |||||||||||||
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| No. of Rockers | No. of Single Rockers | No. of 3-Way Rockers | No. of Circuits Controlled per Rocker | Single | 3-Way | Switch Action | Switching Current @ Voltage | Wire Connection Type | Terminal Location | Specifications Met | Choose a Color | Each | |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 15 A @ 120 V AC | Screw Terminals | Back, Side | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 | |
Wall Switch Lockouts
Mount these lockouts over a toggle- or rocker-style wall switch so it can’t be flipped during maintenance. They secure with a padlock to help you comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 requirements for locking out controls to prevent injuries. They’ll lock out your switch whether it’s on or off. When not in use, the cover flips up to allow normal operation. Made of plastic, these lockouts are corrosion resistant and nonconductive. That means they’re durable and safe for electrical applications. Use the screws on your switch cover plate to mount them in place.
Red lockouts have a warning label on the front to alert others to the maintenance.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Color | Lg. | Wd. | Dp. | For Max. No. of Padlocks | For Max. Padlock Shackle Dia. | Label Included | Language | Message | Specifications Met | Each | |
Plastic | |||||||||||
| Red | 4 3/4" | 1 3/4" | 1 1/8" | 1 | 9/32" | Yes | English/Spanish, English/French | Danger—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 | 00000000 | 000000 |