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    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.

    Slide Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Slide Switches.
    Like turning on a flashlight, slide these switches from one side to the other.
    Mounting
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    Fasteners
    Included
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole
    Dia.
    Each
    2 Positions with Tab Wire Connection
     
    For 7/8" Ht. × 1/2" Wd. Panel Cutouts
    22 Off or 2 On
    		Maintained
    		6DPDT
    		6 amp @ 125V AC, @ 1 amp @ 125V DC125V DC
    250V AC    		9/16"No25/32"66065K2300000
     

    DIP Switches

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. DIP Switches.
    Configure instructions for electronic devices by sliding actuators to open or close each circuit. The actuators also make it easy to see your settings without turning on equipment. Since the contacts are gold plated, they have better conductivity and resist heat better than nickel-plated contacts. Push the contacts through holes in your circuit board, then solder them in place.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    No. of Terminals
    per Slide
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage,
    V DC
    Actuator
    Material
    Housing
    Material
    Contact Material
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    For Hole
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    11 Off
    		2SPST-NO
    		25 mA @ 25V DC50White PlasticRed PlasticGold-Plated Bronze0.3"0.18"0.38"0.1"201801N101000000
    21 Off
    		2SPST-NO
    		25 mA @ 25V DC50White PlasticRed PlasticGold-Plated Bronze0.3"0.28"0.38"0.1"201801N10200000
    31 Off
    		2SPST-NO
    		25 mA @ 25V DC50White PlasticRed PlasticGold-Plated Bronze0.3"0.38"0.38"0.1"201801N10300000
    41 Off
    		2SPST-NO
    		25 mA @ 25V DC50White PlasticRed PlasticGold-Plated Bronze0.3"0.48"0.38"0.1"201801N10400000
    51 Off
    		2SPST-NO
    		25 mA @ 25V DC50White PlasticRed PlasticGold-Plated Bronze0.3"0.58"0.38"0.1"201801N10500000
    61 Off
    		2SPST-NO
    		25 mA @ 25V DC50White PlasticRed PlasticGold-Plated Bronze0.3"0.68"0.38"0.1"201801N10600000
    81 Off
    		2SPST-NO
    		25 mA @ 25V DC50White PlasticRed PlasticGold-Plated Bronze0.3"0.88"0.38"0.1"201801N10700000

    Heavy Duty Light Dimmers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Dimmers. Heavy Duty Light Dimmers, Slide Actuator with Wall Plate.

    Slide Actuator

    with Wall Plate

    Often used with high-wattage lights, an external heat sink prevents these dimmers from overheating. They stick out from the wall 1/2 in. to help them disperse heat.
    For Bulb Type
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    No. of
    Terminals
    Input Voltage,
    V AC
    Wattage,
    W
    Wire
    Connection
    Features
    Certification
    Color
    Each
    Slide Actuator with Wall Plate
    Incandescent and Halogen13120600Wire LeadsHeat SinkUL Listed
    		White7083K51000000
    Incandescent and Halogen131201,500Wire LeadsHeat SinkUL Listed
    		White7083K53000000
    Incandescent and Halogen131202,000Wire LeadsHeat SinkUL Listed
    		White7083K54000000
     

    Plug-In Light Dimmers

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Light Dimmers. Plug-In Light Dimmers.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Dimmers. Plug-In Light Dimmers.
    Control the brightness of desk lamps and other plug-in lights without altering your switch or outlet. Just plug these dimmers into the wall, then plug your light into the dimmer. They work with most types of light bulbs—just make sure your bulb is dimmable.
    Electrical
    For Bulb Type
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    No. of
    Terminals
    Input Voltage,
    V AC
    Wattage
    Wire Connection
    Type
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Certification
    Choose a
    Color
    Each
    Slide Actuator
    Incandescent and Halogen or CFL and LED12120300 W/150 WPlug InStraight Blade2UL Listed
    		Black, White9559N13000000
     

    Light Dimmers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Light Dimmers. Light Dimmers, Toggle Switch Actuator with Mini Slide Dimmer.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Dimmers. Light Dimmers, Rocker Switch Actuator with Slide Dimmer.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Dimmers. Light Dimmers, Rocker Switch Actuator with Mini Slide Dimmer.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Dimmers. Light Dimmers, Push Button Actuator with Slide Dimmer.

    Toggle Switch

    Actuator with Mini

    Slide Dimmer

    Rocker Switch

    Actuator with

    Slide Dimmer

    Rocker Switch Actuator

    with Mini Slide Dimmer

    Push Button

    Actuator

    with Slide

    Dimmer

    Adjust the brightness of lights.
    Toggle Switch Actuator with Mini Slide Dimmer, Rocker Switch Actuator with Slide Dimmer, Rocker Switch Actuator with Mini Slide Dimmer, and Push Button Actuator with Slide Dimmer—Slide dimmers include both a switch and a dimmer. Use them to turn lights on and off while maintaining your desired brightness level.
    LED—Dimmers for LEDs only use the 0-10V dimming standard—pair them with 0-10V DC dimmable bulbs.
    3-Way Switch—Three-way dimmers let you control the same circuit of lights from two locations, so they’re often used in large, open workspaces. Pair them with a 3-way on/off switch.
    For Bulb Type
    Multi-Way
    Switch Type
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    No. of
    Terminals
    Input Voltage,
    V AC
    Wattage
    Wire
    Connection
    Certification
    Includes
    Choose a
    Color
    Each
    Toggle Switch Actuator with Mini Slide Dimmer
    Incandescent and Halogen or CFL and LED3 Way14120600 W/150 WScrew TerminalUL Listed
    		—White7083K56000000
     
    Rocker Switch Actuator with Slide Dimmer
    Incandescent and Halogen or CFL and LED3 Way14120600 W/150 WWire LeadsUL Listed
    		—White7083K5500000
    LED3 Way13120—Wire LeadsUL Listed, C-UL Listed
    		—Ivory, White7083K31600000
     
    Rocker Switch Actuator with Mini Slide Dimmer
    Incandescent and Halogen or CFL and LED3 Way13120600 W/300 WScrew TerminalCSA Certified, CSA-US Certified
    		Almond Wall Plate, Ivory Wall PlateWhite7083K31700000
    Incandescent and Halogen or CFL and LED3 Way131201,000 W/450 WWire LeadsCSA Certified, CSA-US Certified
    		Almond Wall Plate, Ivory Wall PlateWhite7083K31800000
    Incandescent and Halogen or CFL and LED3 Way14120600 W/150 WWire LeadsUL Listed
    		—White7083K5700000
    LED3 Way13120—Wire LeadsUL Listed, C-UL Listed
    		—Ivory, White7083K31500000
     
    Push Button Actuator with Slide Dimmer
    Incandescent and Halogen3 Way13120600 WWire LeadsCSA Certified, CSA-US Certified
    		Almond Wall Plate, Ivory Wall PlateWhite7083K41900000
     
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