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  2. Multiway switching - Wikipedia

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    In building wiring, multiway switching is the interconnection of two or more electrical switches to control an electrical load from more than one location.A common application is in lighting, where it allows the control of lamps from multiple locations, for example in a hallway, stairwell, or large room.

  3. 3-way lamp - Wikipedia

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    A 3-way lamp, also known as a tri-light, is a lamp that uses a 3-way light bulb to produce three levels of light in a low-medium-high configuration. A 3-way lamp requires a 3-way bulb and socket, and a 3-way switch. In 3-way incandescent light bulbs, each of the filaments operates at full voltage. Lamp bulbs with dual carbon filaments were ...

  4. Home wiring - Wikipedia

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    The best way to think of this is which are the rooms that have direct access from the outside, where can I place a detector to pick up any intrusion. One solution is to place a motion sensor in each room, as this can be expensive an alternative is to place one immediately outside in the common corridor to all rooms.

  5. This Is the Best Way to Put Lights on a Christmas Tree - AOL

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    Green floral wire or tape. An extra hand or two. ... Step Two: Put the lights on the tree, starting the first string at the bottom of the tree and pulling it up to the top, then back down, like ...

  6. Light switch - Wikipedia

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    Shown here will be fastened to this recessed, non-metallic box, then a cover plate is installed. This "double gang" (two unit) installation uses non-metallic-sheathed cable and twist-on wire connectors. In electrical wiring, a light switch is a switch most commonly used to operate electric lights, permanently connected equipment, or electrical ...

  7. Trailer connectors in North America - Wikipedia

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    Light vehicles use a plethora of contacts, [8] [9] [10] but among these are two that are most common: 4-pin flat connector, often used for simpler trailers. 7-pin round blade connector, often used in caravans/RVs etc. Due to this there are unified vehicle outlets on the market that combine these two into a single module.

  8. Electrical wiring - Wikipedia

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    The first rubber-insulated cables for US building wiring were introduced in 1922 with US patent 1458803, Burley, Harry & Rooney, Henry, "Insulated electric wire", issued 1923-06-12, assigned to Boston Insulated Wire and Cable . These were two or more solid copper electrical wires with rubber insulation, plus woven cotton cloth over each ...

  9. 65 actors you didn't know got their start on soap operas ...

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    Before she earned 14 Emmy nominations (and two wins), nine Golden Globe nominations (and two wins), and four Academy Award nods (and one win), Kathy Bates landed her first taste of Hollywood with ...