Articles about Switches

Replacing a Faulty Dimmer Switch

I’m having a problem with a light switch, which is a dimmer, the switch has stopped working, and now neither plug in the outlet works either…

Dimmer Switches for 220 Volt Lights

I have a vacation house overseas in the Philippines that I’m just finishing, I’d like to use dimmer switches, will the USA dimmer switches work in the Philippines?

Repairing a Sliding Light Switch

I have a Christmas tree simple slide switch that looks like a SMD IS 2235S ISO 9001, This is the 1st time I ever took anything apart, and now I can’t get the tiny brass…

Locating Hard To Find Electrical Switches

I have a rectangular 3 rocker isolating switch in my fitted kitchen that controls my fridge/freezer, dish washer & washer/dryer…

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