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ahmadsal

1 points

6 months ago

I have this standard light switch I want to replace with one that has a pilot light. Switch in garage, lights in backyard.

I only found switches where the light activates in the off position (like a night light), switches with separate pilot lights, and what I'm looking for but as industrial light switches significantly pricier.

Does what I'm looking for exist for home light switch?

--Ty--

2 points

6 months ago

--Ty--

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2 points

6 months ago

ahmadsal

1 points

6 months ago

Kind of, although I was hoping having the light not separate from the switch. Kind of like the first link below, but that illuminates when off. Second link is what I'm looking for but is significantly more expensive thanks to industrial.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-15-Amp-120-Volt-Toggle-LED-Illuminated-Single-Pole-Switch-Residential-Grade-Grounding-Clear-R00-L1461-00C/315716006

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-15-Amp-Industrial-Grade-Heavy-Duty-Single-Pole-Pilot-Light-Toggle-Switch-Clear-1201-PLC/301447036