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2. Light switch - Wikipedia

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   The toggle light switch was invented in 1916 by William J. Newton. [2] As a component of an electrical wiring or home wiring system, the installation of light switches is regulated by some authority concerned with safety and standards. In different countries the standard dimensions of the wall mounting hardware (boxes, plates, etc.) may differ.

3. Light fixture - Wikipedia

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   A light fixture (US English), light fitting (UK English), or luminaire is an electrical lighting device containing one or more light sources, such as lamps, and all the accessory components required for its operation to provide illumination to the environment. [1] All light fixtures have a fixture body and one or more lamps.

4. John Henry Holmes - Wikipedia

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   Developing technology behind the modern light switch John Henry Holmes (1857 – 1935) was an English electrical engineer , inventor, Quaker and pioneer of electric lighting who invented the quick break light switch, the technology behind which remains the basis for modern wall mounted light switches .

5. Dimmer - Wikipedia

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   Dimming can be almost instantaneous and is easily controlled by remote electronics. This development also made it possible to make dimmers small enough to be used in place (within the pattress) of normal domestic light switches. The switches generate some heat during switching and can also cause radio-frequency interference. [7]

6. Wireless light switch - Wikipedia

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   Dimmer light switch with RF-based remote control [1] A wireless light switch is a light switch that commands a light or home appliance to turn itself off or on, instead of interrupting the power line going to the light fixture. There are different ways to communicate between the switch and the fixture: [2]

7. 12 ways to make your home look like a Hallmark Christmas ...

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   Dress up your tabletop, mantle, sideboard, coffee table or bookshelves with this three-piece set of lighted trees. The four-sided ceramic trees feature star cut-outs and are battery-operated to ...