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TOD
03-13-2006, 06:47 AM
I have a regular light switch for my garage light that my garage door plugs in to. I would like to replace it with one of those switches that takes a tool or key to turn it on and off. I have seen them in public buildings and schools and the use a regular switch plate. I have been unable to find them at the local home stores. The reason I want to replace it is to prevent turning off the light and opener by accident.
Rocky Mountain Sparky
03-13-2006, 07:02 AM
Why not just tie the two wires going into the switch together, and leave the switch there to cover the hole? That's almost free, except for the wirenut. :)
TOD
03-13-2006, 07:05 AM
Why not just tie the two wires going into the switch together, and leave the switch there to cover the hole? That's almost free, except for the wirenut. :)
I thought about that also, but would rather be able to turn it off if I need to.
Rocky Mountain Sparky
03-13-2006, 07:49 AM
I believe they're called tamperproof switches, or maybe security switches, something like that.

If your garage door opener is cord-and-plug-connected, and you have a pull chain for the light, why would you need to turn it off?

Any chance of putting in a new run for the opener? Either a new circuit, or just another feed from the switch in question? Then you could use a regular light, and not shut off your opener.
Lorax
03-13-2006, 07:55 AM
even if you're not the worlds greatest electrician!:eek:

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http://www.stayonline.com/detail~ID~4404.html
BILLG
03-13-2006, 07:58 AM
locking wall switch
Lorax
03-13-2006, 08:01 AM
locking wall switch
DUH!!! :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p
TNTK9
03-17-2006, 10:01 AM
Lorax

A picture says a thousand words Nice job on his answer....................
sparkync1
06-08-2006, 06:01 PM
they also make something called a keyed-switch it works like a single pole but it turns on and off with a round key like the ones that are used to open a lock on a soda machine not sure if any of you guys know what i am talking about but i recently used one of them to control a 120 volt horn for a makeshift burgular alarm they work great but are a little expensive and cannot be purchased from lowes or home depot you have to get them at an electrical supply house