What Amp Light Switch Do I Need

Traditional plate grid plates and switches. Is this alright.

Eaton 15 Amp Pilot Light Switch Toggle Switch Amp Pilot Light Ivory

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What amp light switch do i need. These are located on the opposite side of the. A single pole switch has two brass colored screw terminals. Is this alright or do i need to use 20 amp rated light switches. Also on a 20 amp circuit i have 15 amp rated electrical outlets. Flat plate grid plates and switches. Flat plate black insert.

A characteristic feature of a single pole toggle switch is that it has on and off markings on the toggle. Traditional plate black insert. Connect it to the green screw. Use an electrical tester to ensure your work area is powered down. In a single pole switch you can connect either wire to either screw. This is something you will not find on three way or four way switches.

In electrical you can always go bigger you can replace a 15 amp switch with a 20 amp or you can use 12 gauge wire instead of 14 gauge thicker wire as long as the breaker is still the weak point. Thanks for any help. Flip the power main if youre unsure which breaker is connected to your light switch. Eric and megan swope said. These light switches in most cases control overhead lights in a kitchen garage dining room. Never replace a 15 amp breaker with a 20 amp unless you know what you are doing.

Traditional plate black insert. However if you need two switches to control a single lighting circuit such as in the case of at the head and foot of stairs so you can switch the lights on and off in both places you need to understand a 2 way switch. Apr 29 2005 2. It is used to control a light receptacle or other device from a single location. However some styles of single pole switches notably rocker style switches do not have onoff markings. Remove the faceplate and unscrew the old switch.

Traditional plate grid plate and switches. Your ground is normally a green or bare copper wire. It is also possible to install or fit a variation on the theme by combining dimmer and throw switches on the same plate. Some of these outlets are controlled by a 15 amp light switch as well is that alright. I have 15 amp rated light switches on a 20 amp circuit. The single pole switch is the general purpose workhorse of switches.

A 1 gang switch will control a single lighting circuit and with a 2 gang switch you can control two lighting circuits and so on. Connect the remaining wires. Traditional plate white insert. Remove the old switch.

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