Old pushbutton switches are obsolete

Electrical · Lights, Outlets and Switches · printed page 106 (PDF page 107)

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Electric Switches – Push-button Obsolete Obsolete Electrical Push-button Switches Push-Button Electrical Switches are Obsolete

Text in the illustration

(but watch for reproductions that are acceptable)
switch is off
switch is on

Generated explanation

The illustration shows two operating states of a two-button electrical wall switch. Each rectangular faceplate has two vertically arranged round pushbuttons. In the off state, the upper button projects outward and the lower button is depressed; in the on state, these positions are reversed. The title identifies old pushbutton switches as obsolete, while the annotation notes that acceptable reproductions exist.

Components

pushbutton electrical wall switch switch faceplate upper and lower pushbuttons

Defects shown

Obsolete original pushbutton electrical switches