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  2. Light switch - Wikipedia

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    Two light switches in one box. The switch on the right is a dimmer switch. The switch box is covered by a decorative plate. The first light switch employing "quick-break technology" was invented by John Henry Holmes in 1884 in the Shieldfield district of Newcastle upon Tyne. [1]

  3. 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.

  4. Talk:Light switch - Wikipedia

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    Someone include diagram of lamp switch diagrams. The twist knob and push type switch are not covered anywhere.--68.91.95.151 05:34, 15 January 2012 (UTC) []The twist knob (see this picture) has been commonly used in the past in The Netherlands, and probably in many European countries.

  5. 50 Times Cheap Fixes Had A Major Impact On Home Life - AOL

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    Replacing the knobs and hinges on our doors from the original (80s) brass, peeling knobs to more modern black matte. Probably another $400. Definitely a good band-aid until we get around to ...

  6. Switch - Wikipedia

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    A switch may be directly manipulated by a human as a control signal to a system, such as a computer keyboard button, or to control power flow in a circuit, such as a light switch. Automatically operated switches can be used to control the motions of machines, for example, to indicate that a garage door has reached its full open position or that ...

  7. Knob-and-tube wiring - Wikipedia

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    Wiring running through tubes, and turning a corner supported by a knob. Notice the direct splice with more modern (1950s-era) non-metallic–sheathed cable . This type of connection is forbidden by the National Electrical Code , and a junction box should have been used.

  8. Pull switch - Wikipedia

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    The most common use of a pull switch is to operate a ceiling electric light.The ceiling fan and mechanical wall fans are also appliances often operated by pull switches. . Pull switches may be either two-position (open or closed) or multi-position (allowing for different fan speeds or levels of illuminati

  9. 55 Cool Tech Gadgets Our Gear Editors Loved Testing This Year

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    Venom 2 Back “Better recovery through technology.” That’s Hyperice’s mantra with the Venom 2—a compact recovery tool that attacks lower-back pain and soreness with a blend of adjustable ...