I'm trying to identify the exact type and function of the switch shown in the attached photo. It is intended to control a set of three outdoor flood lights but it does not appear to be working fully. It is at least 20 years old and may be as old as 26 years. The control at the bottom is a three...

I have a 15/20 Amp receptable that has 2 white wires 2 black wires 1 Ground and 1 Red Wire. The switch that is suposed to energize this receptable has a 1 Red wire and 1 white wire. The switch dosen't seem to be operating receptable In the receptablwe I have the blacks tied together and plugged...