Can I use a regular switch for low voltage?

yes you can put a regular switch on a low voltage wire.

What is a low voltage light switch?

“The low-voltage system differs from conventional switch wiring by actuating relays through the use of momentary contact switches. This type of switching utilizes a transformer to provide safe low voltage current to control line voltage circuits.

How do low voltage switches work?

Relays only require a momentary pulse of current to change from one state to another – ON to OFF or OFF to ON. These low voltage switches use momentary contact to control the power, so the small-magnitude, low volt current only flows for the length of time that the switch is being pressed.

Where are low voltage relays located?

Relays may be located in the ceiling near the light fixture, or in a relay panel in a garage or attic. CLICK ON the image below that looks like your system to learn more about ordering proper replacement parts.

What is a low voltage switching system?

The low-voltage switching system relay is a device that uses: a low-voltage circuit to operate a line voltage circuit. The normally open pushbutton in a low voltage switching system is a device that: completes the circuit to a low-voltage relay coil (when pushed).

How do low voltage electrical systems work?

The low-voltage wiring system uses small-gauge copper wires connected to low-voltage switches to switch on and off relays which in turn control the operation of lights and where desired, electrical receptacles, and other 120-Volt equipment in homes.

What is voltage at light switch?

A voltage reading across a switch indicates that the switch is open (off). Let’s take a circuit with a light and a standard toggle switch controlling the light. With the switch off, you will read 0 volts at the light. If you read voltage across the light switch, you will read 120 volts with the switch off.