What are the 3 types of pilot switches?
Types of pilot devices
- Pushbuttons. Stacklights.
- Selector switches. Toggle switches.
- Indicating lights. Rocker switches.
What is a pilot light wall switch?
Pilot light electrical devices for switch wall plates in residential and commercial locations. These illuminated switches are useful in situations where you want to be alerted that a device or load is on.
What is the light switch holder called?
pattress box
These light switch boxes (a pattress box) are designed to house and mount the switch(s), protect the wiring and contain any heat or fire. Each kind uses some form of a plastic, ceramic, or metal cover to prevent accidental contact with live terminals of the switch.
What color do switch plates come in?
Generally speaking, lighter colored wall plates look best with white, almond or ivory; darker plate finishes look best with black or brown; and silvery metal finishes look best with nickel, gray or clear.
What are the most commonly used pilot devices?
The most important of pilot devices are push buttons, master switches, float switches, thermostats, pressure regulators, plugging switches, limit switches.
Do pilot light switches require a neutral?
Note: Pilot light switches require a neutral wire; Illuminated switches do not require a neutral wire.
What should switch plates match?
Ideally they should match the wall, or at least not stick out like the proverbial sore thumb. You can usually paint the switch plates to match the wall. Lightly sanding the plate first will help the paint adhere.
What is an illuminated pilot switch used for?
Pilot light electrical devices for switch wall plates in residential and commercial locations. These illuminated switches are useful in situations where you want to be alerted that a device or load is on.
What is a pilot lighted rocker switch?
These illuminated switches are useful in situations where you want to be alerted that a device or load is on. You’ll find pilot lighted rocker switches, Despard switches, toggle switches, single pole and 3 way switches. (Not made in 4-way.) Note that pilot switches are lighted when ON. 15 amp and 20 amp versions available in red, clear, and white.
What is the difference between pilot and locator light switches?
The switches sold above are pilot light switches – meaning they illuminate when ON. This is to alert you that lights in another location that can’t be seen from the switch – such as outdoor patio lighting, a detached garage or basement lights – are on. Locator switches, on the other hand, illuminate when the lights are OFF.
How many amps does a pilot light switch have?
Note that pilot switches are lighted when ON. 15 amp and 20 amp versions available in red, clear, and white. The switches sold above are pilot light switches – meaning they illuminate when ON.