English term for switch

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English term for switch

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I am looking to get a small switch with the 3 positions so I can run 2 different lights. But I am not sure what to search for on English. Will a 3 position switch be correct? Found some sliding ones on eBay, will link to them later. Description just says on and off, but it also says 3 position.

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Re: English term for switch

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that switch will likely be on off on setup with one light with the switch at one end and one light with the switch at the other end (changeover switch)

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Re: English term for switch

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Single pole triple throw (sp3t). This you can use for 3 on positions. (Misread your original post so edited to add more)

Single pole double throw (spdt) will give you 2 on positions.

Google these to get an understanding of what you need.

Here is a link.

https://spemco.com/blog/single-pole-tri ... ifference/



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I may have been very bad at formulating my first post. I am looking for a small size glide switch with 2 on positions and 1 off position. I will read on the links and see what I can learn :)

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