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).
Illuminated switches light up when switched off so you can find them in the dark.
Switches with spring clamp terminals install quicker than those with screw terminals. To install, push stripped wire into the clamp for a secure connection.
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/277 V AC | Screw Terminals | Back, Side | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 | 2 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 15 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Spring-Clamp Terminals | Back | __ | 00000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 | 2 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 15 A @ 120 V AC | Screw Terminals | Side | Power Indicator | 00000000 | 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) | 20 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Spring-Clamp Terminals | Back | __ | 00000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 | 2 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 20 A @ 120 V AC | Screw Terminals | Side | Power Indicator | 00000000 | 00000 | |
| 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 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 00000 |
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.
Switches with spring clamp terminals install quicker than those with screw terminals. To install, push stripped wire into the clamp for a secure connection.
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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
3 Way with Spring-Clamp Terminals | |||||||
| 1 | 3 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 15 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Back | 00000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 | 3 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 20 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Back | 00000000 | 00000 | |
4 Way with Screw Terminals | |||||||
| 1 | 4 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 20 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Back, Side | 0000000 | 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 | 00000 |
Combination Toggle Light Switches
Control multiple lights in the same footprint a standard light switch fits in.
| No. of Toggles | No. of Circuits Controlled per Toggle | No. of Terminals per Toggle | Switch Action | Switching Current @ Voltage | Wire Connection Type | Terminal Location | Choose a Color | Each | |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 15 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Screw Terminals | Side | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 20 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC | Screw Terminals | Side | 0000000 | 00000 |
Toggle Light Switch/Receptacles
No need for separate outlet boxes—these combine a switch and a receptacle into a single box.
Light Dimmers
Adjust the brightness of lights.
Slide dimmers include both a switch and a dimmer. Use them to turn lights on and off while maintaining your desired brightness level.
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 | Wattage | Wire Connection Type | Color | Each | |
Toggle with Mini Slide Dimmer | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incandescent and Halogen or CFL and LED | 3 Way | 1 | 4 | 120V AC | 600W/150W | Screw Terminals | White | 0000000 | 000000 |
Toggle 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.
| 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 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
Time-Delay Wall-Mount Timer Switches
Control two devices and delay the shut off of one device by up to one hour. These switches are often used with lights and fans for ventilation. All have an override that bypasses the automatic shut-off.
| Color | No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switching Current @ Voltage | Horsepower @ Switching Voltage | Set Time, min. | For Outlet Box Type | Wire Connection Type | Each | |
| Ivory | 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | 4.1 A @ 120 V AC | 1/3 hp @ 120 V AC | 1-60 | 1 Device (1 Gang) | Wire Leads | 0000000 | 000000 |
| White | 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | 4.1 A @ 120 V AC | 1/3 hp @ 120 V AC | 1-60 | 1 Device (1 Gang) | Wire Leads | 0000000 | 00000 |