Interior switches
Indispensable assistants in the use of electricity are switches. Consider modern electrical accessories in more detail.
Content
- Switch function video
- Switch Designs
- Touch switches video
- How is a switch different from a switch? video
- Framework for switches
- Circuit breaker design video
Switch function
The switch, in modern design, is used not only to turn the light on and off, but since it is an element of the wiring, it must be able to ensure complete safety, the consumer should feel complete comfort when using it.
The electric switch plays an important role in the decorative design of the interior.
Such a small element as a switch should contain beauty and comfort, here we’ll talk about this in more detail.
Switch Designs
Depending on the design features, the switches can be:
keyboard, button, rotary and touch.
There are several categories:
- backlit switch - in the off state the indicator light is on, therefore it is easy for a person to find the switch key in the dark;
- a control switch with a light indicator - it lights up in the on state, thereby recalling that the light must be turned off. These switches are located in front of the bathroom, dressing room or pantry;
- timer switch - can be turned on and off at a given rhythm. During the day, with the help of a timer, you can control the devices available in the house, such as: underfloor heating, air conditioning, fans, etc. Using the timer, during the absence of the hosts, you can create an imitation of their presence by turning the lights on and off;
- remote control switch. Using one remote control, you can control all the switches;
- dimmers (dimmers). With the help of such switches, you can adjust the brightness of the light;
- pass-through switch. Such a switch is very convenient to install in large apartments or a country house. This switch is located at the entrance, entering the house, you turn on the light, and at the other end of the corridor you can turn off the light with another switch. Such a switch is convenient to use for lighting stairs in cottages;
- switch with motion sensor. Such a switch has proven itself in saving energy, it creates comfortable conditions for a person at night, it is very economical when installed in a room where a person is for a short time and when leaving, usually forgets to turn off the light.
Touch switches
The touch switch is a modern and current type of switch, their pricing policy is higher than that of conventional switches.
But it’s very convenient to use such switches, as they can perform additional functions.
At the peak of popularity, touch dimmers are smooth sensitive panels, and when you touch them with a finger, we turn the lights on and off.
Depending on the force of pressing a finger, a smooth increase or decrease in the brightness of the light is possible.
For greater convenience, there are touch dimmers on which there is a conditional division of the panels - one conditional key increases the brightness, and when you touch another conditional key, the brightness decreases.
The proximity touch switch works when the hand approaches the front surface of the switch by 40-50 mm. from the device, thereby turn the light on or off.
The acoustic touch switch responds to the sound - once slammed - the light turned on, the second time slammed - the light turned off.
How is a switch different from a switch?
The consumer needs to understand that a switch and a switch are two different things.
Switches can be called walk-through switches, their work is done in pairs: i.e. one turns on the light at one end of the house, and the other turns it off at the other end of the house.
You can turn on the general lighting in the living room, and after going into the office, you can turn off the light in the living room, while you can understand that the light is off when you see a burning light on the switch in the office.
Using such switches, it is possible to simplify the circuit of electrical connections, reduce the total length of the wire, and reduce the amount of work on gating.
For consumer convenience, the connection diagram is indicated on the instrument case.
Framework for switches
Modern manufacturers try to produce switches of various types, while using the modular principle.
The consumer, if desired, using several devices from the same collection can combine them with a common decorating frame.
The design of the frame comes to the fore, becoming the leading factor for choosing a switch.
Frames can be plastic, ceramic, various glass, wooden, genuine leather, artificial or natural stone, aluminum, brass, bronze and even precious metals.
One collection can have several colors and textures of frames, which allows you to select keys with various decorative inserts.
Circuit breaker design
The interior design of the room includes a lot of nuances and an important role in the design of the room is played by electrical fittings.
The switch is always in sight and its appearance must delicately be able to fit into the interior - not look too luxurious, but not lost.
In the classic interior, monophonic switches of white or silver look good.
In the Empire style, switches that fit in with imitation of precious metals or gemstones fit well.
Country style involves hand-held ceramic switches or switches in wooden frames.
Vanguard style offers a glass switch with a light guide.
High-tech style organically fits the glass touch switch.
In conclusion, we can say that depending on the color and style of your interior, a switch is also selected.
