Different light switch

[Jon Errickson]

In the picture, the switch on the left controlled the exterior lights on either side of the front door. I hadn't seen a switch like this before and it was really difficult to operate. Anybody know what it's called, or if it does anything special? This is a residential house built in 1971. I recommended having the switch replaced since it was difficult to operate.

Thanks.

[Benjamin Thompson]

it's for an X-10 system, the switch can be operated by a remote control plugged into an outlet in the house.
Here's more information than you ever wanted;
X10 (industry standard) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X10_%28industry_standard%29)

[Dom D'Agostino]

Agreed, X-10 switch. (http://www.discounthomeautomation.com/X10-Wall-Switch-Module-3-Way-White-XTWS4777?utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=googlebase&cvsfa=1970&cvsfe=2&cvsfhu=5854575334373737)

[Jon Errickson]

Thanks guys.

[Garry Sorrells]

Jon,
Was the switch difficult to operate (defective mechanism) or did you have a problem because you were not familiar with how it operated ?

[Jon Errickson]

It was difficult to operate. I kind of had to push the button in and down a little. Are those switches normally easy to operate, or is there a trick?

[Chris shatterly]

It was difficult to operate. I kind of had to push the button in and down a little. Are those switches normally easy to operate, or is there a trick?
The top part is a push switch and the bottom is a rocker/dimmer, works to create three way where wiring is not available, and to control with all on or all off command.

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It was difficult to operate. I kind of had to push the button in and down a little. Are those switches normally easy to operate, or is there a trick?
The top part is a push switch and the bottom is a rocker/dimmer, works to create three way where wiring is not available, and to control with all on or all off command.