Light Controls
If you have ever read The Adventures of God--aka the Bible--then you know how the first fitting room light switch 
came to be: it is a product of the genesis in which our sinful ancestors--Adam and Eve--co-starred. Adam and Eve became infamous for the apple eating escapes that resulted in the shame of nakedness. But was the shame just a product of poor lighting? It can be said that the two may not have been so ashamed by--and in fact may have been rather delighted with--the sudden awareness of the naked body, but in foreseeing this outcome, God wired the sun with unflattering light--ah, the real punishment.
To this day, unable to air-brush reality, we suffer under sunlight's wrath. But slowly, we are learning some manipulative tactics of our own, such as artificial light manipulation. Little light switches give you control over a given area; they allow us to choose illumination, slight illumination, or obliteration. We have electric power--take that, God.
Switch Replacement Tips
| - Before working with electricity, check to see if a permit is needed to do so.
- When it is time to get started on the project, turn off the power to the circuit on which you plan to work--you can confirm that it is off with a circuit tester .
- Lock out the panel box--this way no one can accidentally turn the power back on while you are working.
- Wear protection goggles and a dust mask to protect yourself from harmful particles.
- Wire the new switch in the same way the old one was wired.
- To avoid overloading the circuit, consult a licensed electrician.
- Have your work checked by an inspector.
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Basic Switch Types
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Single Pole Switches Single pole switches are made to control light sources from a single location. They are the simplest and most commonly used light controls. |
Double Pole Switches Double pole switches can receive two hot wires, which is why they are often used to control 240-volt receptacles (outlets) and appliances. |
Three-Way Switches Three-way switches are usually used to provide two separate switching points for a single fixture. |
Dimmer Switches These speciality switches allow you to increase or decrease the brightness of an incandescent light. They can come with control knobs, sliders or toggles. |
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Time Delay Switches These switches have timers which allow you to set a period of time that the circuit will remain on. |
Time clock Switches These switches can be programmed to turn themselves on or off. They are a great way to make it appear as if you are home when you need to go on a trip--or if you are just out of the house a lot. |
Pilot Light Switches These switches have a light to indicate when the circuit is active, so you'll know at a glance. |
Receptacle Switches Receptacle switches allow you to have both a switch and a receptacle in one box. |
Energy Savers
| LED Motion-Sensor Lights : This is a really cool energy saving product. The LED Motion Sensor Light turns on automatically at dark, or can be set to light when motion is sensed. It can be bought in a battery powered portable model that does not require wiring or an outlet; this portable version, however, does not provide enough light to illuminate an entire room. |
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