View Full Version : Can you use a regular wall light switch, when it says need a low voltage switch
chowder40
Dec 17, 2011, 08:12 PM
Can you use a regular wall light switch when it says use a low voltage switch
ma0641
Dec 17, 2011, 10:15 PM
What are you trying to hook up? It could be low voltage but high amperage.
stanfortyman
Dec 18, 2011, 05:04 AM
Can you use a regular wall light switch when it says use a low voltage switchMost likely yes, but you should really tell us what "it" is in the above quote. :confused:
chowder40
Dec 18, 2011, 05:57 AM
A gas fireplace
stanfortyman
Dec 18, 2011, 06:17 AM
Yes, sometimes the instructions tell you to use a regular wall switch, and sometimes they provide a special switch or thermostat.
tkrussell
Dec 18, 2011, 07:04 AM
The voltage rating of a switch, or any device, is the maximum it could handle safely. A 120 volt rated switch can handle from zero to 120 volts.
A 24 volt rated switch cannot handle any voltage over 24 volts.
This is the same for amperage ratings.