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Saklar
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Definition
Light switch or electrical switch — the device that opens and closes an electrical circuit to control lights or appliances. Saklar is available in toggle, push-button, or rotary designs and is rated by voltage and current capacity. Standard Indonesian residential saklar are rated for 10A 250V.
Example
An Indonesian room has a saklar mounted at 120 cm height beside the doorway, controlling the overhead light — a simple toggle switch with a white plastic cover plate, standard in most homes.