Light Switches

Switches for any electrical installation

Here on the page, you will find our large selection of different switches for your home, workplace or similar.

A major safety issue in both residential and commercial buildings is typically overload, which causes a short circuit in the electrical circuit.

The component used to prevent this from happening is a switch; a switch is used to protect the circuits in your home or business.

If a fault is detected in the circuit, the system will cause a break in the electrical current, causing the system to stop.

3 different types of switches

The type of switch you choose to buy depends on a range of things.

To buy the correct type of switch, you should clearly understand your needs and the needs of your circuit and system, and whether you need emergency stop features or general switches, whether they are toggle or intermediate switches, or similar.

When you buy a new or refurbished switch, your electricity supplier will typically discuss several factors with you to help you choose the best switch for your needs.

#1 - Emergency Stop Switch

Emergency stop is also known as E-stop buttons, and acts as a type of fail-safe contact or button, designed to provide both you and the machinery with increased safety.

Almost all machinery requires an emergency stop, and it is generally only if it cannot reduce the risks that arise, or if the machine is manually operated.

The purpose of the emergency stop, basically, is to stop the machinery immediately if there is a risk of injury to you or the machinery.

The intention of the emergency stop is indeed to avert injuries, or reduce risk scenarios for you, the machinery, or similar.

Emergency stops are connected to the control circuit in the machinery, so when you press the button down, it will break the circuit and remove the power source.

Emergency stops are something you will often encounter, most often in industrial settings, but also in both commercial and public settings.

They will typically need to be placed in a clear and accessible location for all who are required to use them.

As to whether you need one or more, it depends on the size and operation of the machine; it is possible to have multiple emergency stops on one machine, depending on which part of the machine needs to be stopped.

This can, for example, be encountered with elevators, packaging machines, or lifting equipment.

#2 - Intermediate Switch

Intermediate switches are also known as wire switches, and are the type of contact that can be placed on wires.

They are often seen as a smarter and more practical alternative to the outlets that hang on the wall, as they can often be cumbersome to reach depending on how your home may be arranged.

For example, you will be able to encounter an intermediate switch on your lamp wires, where it acts as an extra form of contact, making it easier for you to turn the light on and off.

If you are not used to handling electricity in your home, and therefore do not have significant knowledge about, for example, intermediate switches, do not worry.

Intermediate switches are easy and very intuitive, so they are often easy to attach to a wire, and it usually does not require much experience as an electrician.

There are many types of intermediate switches on the market, and it therefore depends on what suits you and your needs best.

The standard voltage rating in Danish intermediate switches typically lies around 230 V, but it can vary among different intermediate switches.

When you are going to buy an intermediate switch, it is a good idea to consider where in your home you will have it.

If it is to have more direct control over, for example, the lamps around the home, a regular intermediate switch is often more than enough; if you, however, are looking for an intermediate switch for outdoor lighting, then it is an intermediate switch for outdoor use that you should consider.

It is important to be aware that there are different installation methods concerning the different intermediate switches.

Some of them are often very easy to install without requiring any prior knowledge of electricity, as long as you just remember to turn off all power before installing the intermediate switch.

The classic standard intermediate switches are suitable for installation on wires for lamps and similar.

The advantage of having these types of intermediate switches is that you can decide where on your wire you want it placed; you can, for example, put it on ordinary wires, where it will be easy to disconnect and reconnect.

Foot switches are typically used for floor lamps or similar.

They are often very practical, as you avoid bending down to reach the outlet on the floor, but instead, you can just step on the switch to turn off the light.

You can also get intermediate switches for outdoor use.

This variant is only used for outdoor use, and it is important that you have a licensed electrician install the switch, so you are sure that it is done properly and safely.

Double switches are also known as crown switches.

They have the advantage over more general intermediate switches that you can, as the name may suggest, use them to turn two lamps on and off.

#3 - Switch Screws

If you are in the process of building a new place or renovating your old home, it may be that you also need to have a number of new electrical installations such as outlets, lamp sockets, and switches installed.

This is where you will typically encounter and need switch screws; they provide you the opportunity to better mount your contacts and switches in your embedded socket boxes.

Switch screws ensure that your contacts and switches sit properly in the wall, so they do not come loose over time and cover the wires behind.

This can potentially also pose a problem, as loose and uncovered wires can be dangerous if not handled properly.

You should therefore ensure that all your switches and outlets are correctly mounted in your walls with switch screws, so they can last much longer and provide you with good security for your electrical installations.

When you need to secure your switches and outlets in the wall, it is important to make some considerations so that you get the right switch screws for your electrical installations.

There is a large selection of different outlets, and sockets, and switch-sockets, which you can use when making electrical installations, and therefore, some are better suited to one type of wall than others.

The choice of electrical installation has a significant impact on which switch screws you need, such as if you find a socket that is intended to be embedded directly into the wall so that it does not come loose.

It may be that you do not need the large switch screws, as you may risk damaging the screw by screwing it into brick or similar.

This can happen as you typically only need screws that are just long enough to secure the switch cover to the socket or box.