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How do you connect an ON-OFF switch to control the light?
To control a light with a switch, the switch has to be connected in series with the light fixture.
What is the standard placement of bathroom light switches?
AnswerFor installations according to US and similar wiring codes: the level as other light switches in the rest of your house and next to the door opening.For installations according to UK wiring regulations: it is not permitted to position a normal shoulder-height light switch inside a bathroom.A switch for the light(s) in a bathroom, shower room or toilet can be positioned either 1) OUTSIDE the room at the level of other light switches in the rest of your house, next to the room's door opening, or 2) as a pull-switch mounted on the ceiling INSIDE the room, just inside the door opening.However, since the latest UK wiring regulations were issued, only a qualified and Licensed Electrician is allowed to install or modify electrical wiring in a bathroom, cloakroom/toilet, kitchen or any other kind of room where water taps ("faucets" in US parlance) sinks, baths, showers, etc. are installed.In the UK, a plate switch may be used if it outside the desigated zones (atleast 0.6m from the edge of the bath or shower and must be suitable for the location(IP rated)).a pull switch maybe mounted on the ceiling anywhere in the room NOT above the shower/bath.This does NOT apply for socket outlets which have to be a minimum of 3m from the bath/shower in the same room,Remember all new circuits MUST be RCD proteded in locations containing a bath or shower (other special locations apply!)
To mount two switches and a pilot light in a single gang standard device box you would use?
You would need to purchase a duplex switch. As for the pilot light look for a duplex switch that has a neon pilot light that is incorporated into the handle of the switch. When the switch is turned on the switch's handle will illuminate.
What is the difference between single pole switch and a three way?
A single pole switch controls a light or outlet at one location. A 3 way switch controls a light or outlet from 2 locations.
How do you hook up one light to one switch in a basement lighting system that has all 10 lights connected to one switch?
If you have good access to the wiring this is relatively easy to do. Each of the 10 lights is connected to another in parallel in a "daisy chain" fashion. Light 1 is connected to the switch, light 2 is connected to light 1, light 3 is connected to light 2 and so forth. Let's say it is light 5 that you wish to switch separately. You can first install the new switch by either adding a new box or modifying old switch box. There are two gang switches that will fit the form factor of a single switch. TURN OFF THE POWER TO SWITCH BOX. Using the same supply input at original switch, add a new black wire to the wire nut for input to original switch and connect this to the input of new switch. Then run a new wire to light 5 and connect black wire to the output of new switch. Connect all the white wires together in switch box and separately connect all bare wires together in switch box. Now at light 5 undo the black and white wire coming from the fixture, and reconnect the wire nuts so that there is a direct connection between light 4 and light 6. Do the same for the ground if present (bare wire). You now have the fixture wires hanging free. Now connect the black wire from new switch to the fixture black wire and white to white and you are done.
