Our Mission
This site exists to be the most comprehensive, accurate, and helpful resource on push-button light switches anywhere on the internet.
When we searched for information about push-button switches, we found scattered forum posts, thin affiliate content, and manufacturer spec sheets with no context. Homeowners deserved better—a single resource that answered their questions, explained their options, and helped them make informed decisions.
That's why we built Push Button Light.
Who We Are
Push Button Light is created and maintained by Wallware, a company specializing in premium wall plates and electrical accessories for discerning homeowners.
We didn't just research push-button switches—we reengineered them. When we couldn't find modern push-button switches that met our standards for quality, reliability, and authentic feel, we designed our own from the ground up.
This hands-on experience—understanding the mechanisms, testing materials, working with electrical standards—informs everything on this site. We're not just aggregating information; we're sharing knowledge we've gained through building the products ourselves.
Our Editorial Standards
- Accuracy first: We verify technical information and update content when standards or products change.
- Practical advice: Every page aims to help you make decisions or complete tasks, not just fill space.
- No fluff: We respect your time. Content is as long as it needs to be and no longer.
- Transparency: We're upfront about who we are and our connection to the products we discuss.
Why Trust Us?
We have skin in the game. As manufacturers of push-button switches, our reputation depends on this product category thriving. That means we benefit from you understanding push-button switches well enough to choose the right product—whether that's ours or someone else's.
An informed customer is a better customer. If you buy a push-button switch that doesn't work for your application, everyone loses. If you understand your options and make the right choice, you'll be satisfied—and might recommend the category to others.
That's the virtuous cycle we're trying to create.
Our Expertise
The information on Push Button Light comes from hands-on experience designing, manufacturing, and installing push-button switches:
- Product Engineering: We've spent years developing push-button switches that combine vintage aesthetics with modern reliability, learning the intricacies of mechanism design, contact materials, and load compatibility.
- Electrical Standards: Our products are UL Listed and designed to meet NEC (National Electrical Code) requirements. We understand these standards because we design to them.
- Installation Experience: We've installed hundreds of switches in various home types, from Victorian restorations to modern construction.
- Customer Feedback: Thousands of customer interactions have taught us what people actually want to know—the questions, concerns, and use cases that matter.
We're not journalists researching from the outside. We're practitioners who work with these products every day.
Sources & Standards
Technical information on this site references:
- National Electrical Code (NEC) — The standard for safe electrical installation in the United States, published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Current edition: NEC 2023.
- UL Standards — Underwriters Laboratories safety standards for electrical devices. Push-button switches should carry UL listing for residential use.
- IEEE Standards — Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers standards for electrical terminology and testing.
- Manufacturer specifications — Technical data from established electrical manufacturers including our own testing data.
When we make claims about switch ratings, safety requirements, or installation procedures, they're based on these authoritative sources.
Historical Research
Our history content draws from:
- Patent records from the U.S. Patent Office (1880s-1950s)
- Trade catalogs from Bryant Electric, Hubbell, Hart & Hegeman, and other early manufacturers
- Architectural preservation resources including the National Park Service preservation briefs
- Museum collections documenting early electrical technology
We distinguish between documented facts and reasonable inferences, and note when historical details are uncertain.
Contact
Questions, corrections, or suggestions for this site? We'd love to hear from you.
Email: hello@wallware.com
Press inquiries: For media requests or expert commentary on vintage lighting hardware and home restoration, contact us at the email above.
Explore Our Content
- History of Push-Button Switches — The remarkable story from 1890 to today
- How Push-Button Switches Work — The engineering behind the click
- Buying Guide — How to choose the right switches for your project
- Installation Guide — DIY instructions with safety guidance
- Design Ideas — Inspiration for every interior style