While looking for information on voice activated light switches I came across this information. I did notice that the dimmer switch does not mention that it will not work with fluorescent lights. Source: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/typesoflightswitches
Single-Pole Switch · Controls power to lights and devices by turning off the hot side of the circuit. · Mounted in an electrical box. · Has two brass terminal screws. · Controls current from one circuit from one point. Double-Pole Switch · Controls power to lights and devices by turning off the hot side of the circuit. · Mounted in an electrical box. · Has four brass terminal screws Three-Way Switch · Controls power to lights and devices by turning off the hot side of the circuit. · Mounted in an electrical box. · Has three brass terminal screws. · Controls one circuit from two separate points. For example, a light that can be turned on in either the house or garage. It may also include a green grounding screw. Four-Way Switch · Controls power to lights and devices by turning off the hot side of the circuit. · Mounted in an electrical box. · Has four brass terminal screws. · It may also include a green grounding screw. · Used in connection with three-way switches to control one circuit from three or more points. Specialty Switches · A Rocker Switch operates the same as a standard switch, but instead of a toggle, it operates with a rocker action. · A Delayed Action Switch keeps the circuit open for a few minutesafter the switch is turned off. A good use is in a garage where, after the user turns off the switch, it allows the light to remain on in time exit. · A Photoelectric Switch operates with a photoelectric cell. It turns off during the day and turns on during the night. · A Motion Switch turns on the light as you enter the room. Good for both convenience and security. · An Illuminated Switch has a small light that is on when the switch is off so it can be easily found; these are usually used at entrances to rooms and in hallways. Another version is the Pilot Light Switch. · An Outdoor Switch features a turning lever inside a weatherproof box cover with a toggle switch. · A Voice-Activated Switch operates with a voice command Dimmer Switch · Controls the amount of current in a light circuit and allows for varying levels of light. · Usually may be installed in place of standard switches. · They are available in a variety of types, including rotary, toggle and slide. · Dimmers may also interfere with radios and TVs and cause the light bulb to hum. Some dimmers are manufactured with a filter that eases this problem. Line Switch · Used to interrupt the flow of electricity on cords, most often for lamps and appliances. · A variety of styles are available, and they can operate with a toggle, rotary or push-button action. Timers · Turn on lights and appliances at specified intervals and times. · Available for indoor and outdoor applications. · Spring-wound timers for bath fans and spas have a manual on-off switch. courtisy of NRHA.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
