Double Light Switch
This double gang two unit installation uses non metallic sheathed cable and twist on wire connectors.
Double light switch. A double switch allows you to operate two lights or appliances from the same location. This allows the user to connect it to two pairs of hot wires from a 240 volt circuit. Double gang switch face plate fig 2. In electrical wiring a light switch is a switch most commonly used to operate electric lights permanently connected equipment or electrical outlets.
Connect one wire to the first switch in the box and the second wire to the other switch and connect the black wire from each of the lights to the other terminal on its respective switch. Get free shipping on qualified double light switches or buy online pick up in store today in the electrical department. A double light switch is used to turn two separate light sources in one area on and off. Here s how to replace a double light switch either because the original one is old or you want a new style.
New legrand radiant 15 amp 120 volt 2 switch 3 way plus 3 way combination decorator rocker light switch nickel model rcd33nicc6 23 99 23 99. Double gang two way light switch. Double switches sometimes called double pole allow you to separately control the power being sent to multiple places from the same switch. 2 gang light switches also known as double light switches have two switches on the plate which control two lighting circuits.
The wiring in this case is pretty much the same as a single light switch but there are some fundamental differences. Free delivery with 45 order. Within the wide range of 2g light switches there are multiple colours finishes and profile types from top trusted brands to ensure the perfect double light switch for any room. Some brands of light switch may have slightly different labeling on the terminals such as c l1 l2 or even l1 l2 and l3.
Like the single pole switch a double pole switch has on off markings and controls a device or equipment from one location. For example you might want to turn on a bathroom light separately from the ceiling fan.