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Does leaving the light switch up but turning off the light with the string on the fan run up the light bill?
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∙ 14y ago
No, you only pay for the power used. Light on you pay, light off no cost.
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What is chain switch?
Chain switch is an old term for identifying the chain or string that hung from light bulbs that illuminated rooms in homes of the past. Light bulb sockets equipped with a "chain switch" or pull line of metal beads and a string can still be purchased at local hardware stores.
What happens when the switch is open in a circuit containing wires a light bulb a switch and a battery?
When you open a switch to a light for example, you cause a break in the flow of current to the light. Opening a light switch means you are turning the light off by stopping the flow of current to it. Closing a switch means you have completed a circuit (basically a loop) and current now flows causing the light to go on. Think of electricity like water. To cause your bath tub to fill up (light on) you have to also complete the circuit by turning the tap. Now we have water flow. (current) To stop the flow of water, we want to open the circuit by turning the tap in the opposite direction causing a break in the flow of water.
Are light switches required on all lights or are pull strings allowed?
A pull-string or pull-chain switch IS a light switch. Some other types of light switches are called wall switches and cord switches.For more information see the answers to the Related questions shown below.
How do you turn off security light?
I know for my grand am, I have to leave my key in the ignition for 15 minutes.
Can LED Christmas light strings be connected to incandescent light strings?
Yes. A Christmas light string composed of LED lamps can be connected on an incandescent light string. The outlet at the end of a Christmas light string has (or is supposed to have) the source voltage.
Where is the brake light switch?
THE BRAKE LIGHT IS LOCATED BELOW THE DASH. LOCATE THE ARM HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND YOU WILL SEE A SWITCH THAT COMES OUT WHEN THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED TURNING THE LIGHT ON. WHEN THE BRAKE IS RELEASED THE SWITCH DEPRESSES AGAIN TURNING THE LIGHT OFF.
Where do make use of a switch?
In the kitchen, turning the light on when we walk in.
Does turning on a light switch require chemical bonds?
yes, it does
Why does a circuit need a switch?
If a circuit has no switch then it remains 'on' permanently. If you desire to open or close a circuit, for turning on or turning off a light for example, you need some kind of switch.
Can you get electrocuted standing in water and turning on a light switch?
Yes it is possible.
Why do you sometimes get a shock when turning on a light switch and holding a door knob?
It may be static electricity, or more possibly... an ungrounded light switch.
How do i change turning signal light switch for Toyota Camry 1999?
The signal light switch, on your Toyota Camry, can be changed by unplugging the signal relay switch. Plug in the new relay switch.
What is chain switch?
Chain switch is an old term for identifying the chain or string that hung from light bulbs that illuminated rooms in homes of the past. Light bulb sockets equipped with a "chain switch" or pull line of metal beads and a string can still be purchased at local hardware stores.
Is it cheaper to leave a fluorescent light on or switch it on and off?
Always cheaper to switch it off and on rather than leaving it on.
Where is the switch for the interior overhead light in an Opel Zafira 2002?
the switch for turning your lights on ie parking - low beam,pull it out for interior light dude....
What would you use a u switch for?
You would use a u switch for turning off and on a light, like a light switch. It could be used as some sort of an electric converter to power anything in your house or where ever you are.
Why is a 3-way switch important?
for rooms with two entrances, you don't have to cross a darkened room before turning on the light, or after turning it off.
