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Single Pole Switches: These are the most common type of electrical switches that we see and use in everyday life. A single pole switch controls a single fixture from a single location. So, you flick the switch, and a light turns on or current flow starts in the connected socket, that sort of stuff. Single pole switches are also known as toggle switches in common jargon.

Double Pole Switches: Offering slightly different functionality, these switches can control two fixtures at once without needing a separate box. In essence, double pole switches are like two separate single pole switches which can be operated from the same button.

Two-Way/Intermediate Switches: Another common type of switch installation we see in bedrooms, living rooms, halls and office spaces, the three-way switch configuration allows control of a single fixture from two different locations. Although easy to use, these switches require expert electricians for proper installation.

Bell Push Switches: These are essentially single pole switches with a spring mechanism. Bell switches allow a short burst of electric current when pushed and then revert to the off position, hence breaking the circuit. These switches are usually used for operating doorbells in homes and office, but also find use in certain industrial installations for quickly checking power status.

Two-pin sockets: These electrical sockets feature two long connection slots, providing an ungrounded connection.

Three-pin sockets: This type of electrical socket adds a ground pin to help prevent electric shock from loose wiring.

Five-pin socket: It's a combination of the two-pin and three-pin socket.

Universal or International sockets: These modular socket designs have pinholes that can accommodate a diverse range of plugs used in American and European countries.

Electrical Modules

These modules serve specific purposes for lighting and cooling solutions in home and office.

Dimmers: Relatively new in use, dimmers allow you to increase or decrease the brightness levels of indoor lights, mood lighting etc. Dimmers also connect seamlessly with Smart Home solutions, providing dramatic control of your home's atmosphere.

Fan Regulators: Similar to dimmers, fan regulators are used for increasing/decreasing ceiling fan speeds as needed. The most common types of fan regulators offer 4-step or 5-step speed controls.

Power Units: Basically, a combination of switch and socket in a single module, these units are used for supplying power to heavy-duty appliances. However, after the onset of modular switches and sockets, these units are seeing less use in modern home and office spaces.

Communication Modules

A variety of data connectivity modules also form a part of the overall electrical setup.

Telephone Socket: Technically referred to as the RJ11 Jack, the telephone socket enables wiring of telecommunications along with your electrical wires.

Data Socket: Finding more common use with Broadband and High-speed internet becoming mainstream, data sockets allow networking throughout your home or office, enabling LAN features. The socket is commonly known as RJ45 Jack.

USB Socket: The Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard is synonymous with computer and smartphone connectivity. Now electrical brands have also started offering modular USB sockets to simplify charging and data transfers.

TV Socket: Similar to telephone and data sockets, the TV socket allows cable transmission from your provider or dish installation to flow through the walls into your television.

So, that concludes our list of electrical switch and socket types and their use cases. We hope you find it useful. Keep following our blog for more such articles.