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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. Light switch - Wikipedia

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   In electrical wiring, a light switch is a switch most commonly used to operate electric lights, permanently connected equipment, or electrical outlets. Portable lamps such as table lamps may have a light switch mounted on the socket, base, or in-line with the cord.

5. Light fixture - Wikipedia

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   There are various types of devices used to manage the amount of light used: [6] 3-way 2-circuit switch; Dimmer (this allows the user to make a light brighter or dimmer, typically using a rotary dial) Light switch (often part of the light socket or power cord on portable fixtures) Lighting control system; Motion detector; Timer; Touch; X10 systems

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. 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 ...