| Switches and Sockets Buying Guide
Velmax Lighting Superstore guide to buying sockets and switches for your lighting project Velmax has over 14 different light switch finishes across a range of over 1000+ light switches. This big choice ensures that customer can choose the right light switch or socket for their project and achieve the best decorative finish. Below is a brief article to help you choose the right switch for the right part of your project. Gang This refers to the control provided by the light switch or plug socket. Below is a table to guide you.
Example: If you want to control a central pendant light in your living room together with a wall light in the same room, you will need to have a 2 gang light switch to be able to do this. One Way Light Switch (1 way light switch) 'one way' switch is typically considered a 'single pole' switch with essentially one contact for the connection of an electrical circuit. Example: Control a single circuit direct to an appliance /Light Two Way Light Switch (2 way light switch) 'two way' switch is required for two way switches. By far the most common choice due to the flexibility. A two way light switch allows you to be able to turn a circuit on at one location e.g. bottom of the stairs and then be able to turn off the light when you get to the top of the stairs. What type of light switch finishes can I get on the Velmax Website? All switches and sockets come in the following finishes below
If there is any light switch finish we do not have, please email us and we can see if we can get the light switch finish for you. What type of Switches and Sockets can I find on Velmax Lighting Superstore
The only outdoor switches we provide are by Byron as part of their homeasy lighting range. The homeasy lighting range provides remote control sockets for control of garden water pumps and other electrical products. All outdoor products are weatherproof.
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