Intermediate Switch Explained

What is an Intermediate Light Switch (Velmax Lighting Superstore Buying Guide)

An intermediate light switch is a product that has 4 terminals, which allows customers to be able to control devices from more than 2 locations.

Some nice easy example below to help you understand how the intermediate switch works compared with other light switches

Controlling a Lamp from 1 location

·         You will need a normal light switch (Switch will have 2 terminals behind it)

Controlling a Lamp from 2 locations

·         You will need a 2 way Light Switch (Switch will have 3 terminals behind it)

Controlling a Lamp from more Locations

·         An intermediate Switch is required working together with a 2-way or intermediate switch

A nice practical example to help put the use of an intermediate light switch into context

A building that has 2 floors, will have a 3 Gang (3 switch) light switch on the ground floor operating the following light bulbs

·         Ground floor light Bulb

·         First Floor Light Bulb

·         Second Floor Light Bulb

Now you will need to be able to control On or Off at the above locations.

To achieve this you will need to use an intermediate light switch in between the two, 2-way light switches. (One can use All three intermediate if cost is not prohibitive)

Velmax Lighting Superstore Leading providers of Switches & Sockets sells over 14 different ranges of Intermediate light switches to suit the majority of design. Browse Intermediate Light Switches online now

Please note that advice must be taken from a qualified professional as lighting scenarios differ.