What Are The Benefits of Modular Switches?

If you are looking to install new switches in residential or commercial setting, modular switches are the latest trend. There are different types of switches including the one-way and two-way switches, but all these different options are available in modular designs. Find out the benefits and features of modern switches and how they can add more value to your home or office.

Modular Switches

The latest types of switches are safer, easier to use and more elegant. These modern switches are referred to as modular switches. They are available in more color and design options than ever before. Some of the key benefits of these switches are as following:

• Safety: These switches feature child-proof sockets and don't expose any kind of current-carrying parts.
• Aesthetics: These are truly the best electric switches available. You can find switches that perfectly match your room décor. They are available in different colors to match the walls.
• Versatile: These switches can be multi-functional and used to connect different types of appliances. They can also be used for telephone or data communication connections.

One-Way & Two-Way Switches

One-way and two-way switches are the most commonly used switches. The one way switch works as a break switch. When you turn it on, it simply connects the two terminals. It is ideally suited for applications in small areas like rooms, stores, and washrooms.

Two-Way Switches

Two-way switches are nothing more than two one-way switches combined together. But they have one of the terminals merged to just one switch and not both at any given time. So when one connection is made, the other is broken. So the key difference between the two is that the 1 way switch has 2 contacts and the 2 way switch has 3 contacts. Two-way switches allow you to control lights or appliances from two locations. So if you want to control a light in a long hallway from both ends, you can install two-way switches at both ends. So whenever you need to walk through the walkway, you can turn on the light from either end.

What differentiates the 2 way switch is that it doesn't have a specific ON/OFF position. Just flip any of the two switches and the light will turn ON and OFF. On the other hand, a 1-way switch has a specific ON and OFF position. The 1 way switch is the most commonly used switch in residential settings. The wiring of both the switches is different. Additional wires need to be installed in the two-way switch so that both the switches can work together.

There are even more types of switches, including the three-way and four-way switches. They use even more complicated installation and mechanism, but make complicated ON/OFF applications simpler. All these different switches are available as modular switches in designs and colors of your choice. Conventionally, white was the standard color and there was no flexibility in terms of switch shapes. But you can now find switches in different colors, shapes and sizes to match your interior décor.