answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

For a single throw, double pole switch, each section is wired to the individual items to be controlled. For a double throw double pole (220) set up, both hot wires are run through the switch.

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How is an electrical double pole switch correctly wired?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

On a WC macerator installation the electrical supply to the unit should be wired from?

On a WC macerator installation the electrical supply to the unit should be wired from a switch.


If you have a light and one switch that controls it what are the light and the switch wired in?

A light controlled by a switch are necessarily wired in "series", meaning that the electricity must pass through all components if the circuit is to operate correctly, assuming you actually have a source of electricity wired in as well.


When is wire size and electrical hazard?

Wire size is the gauge (thickness of wire) hazard is almost anything not wired correctly.


The electrical outlets in your home are wired in?

Electrical outlets are wired in parallel.


How do you wire a single throw double pole?

Follow the instructions. I assume you are trying to switch 2 circuits with one switch. I always do a continuity test with an electrical meter to find which terminals to use. Usually one circuit will be wired on the left and one on the right.


Why don't I get power at ceiling fan when I have power at light switch?

Check the wire. It must have been broken in between


What's the word for something that is not connected correctly?

The adjective form is "misconnected", with no immediately-apparent synonyms. In electrical systems, the word "cross-wired" is used.


What way is Chicago?

A 3 way switch wired ---- , but works A 3 way switch wired not to code ---- , but works A 3 way switch wired not to code but it works


Is a stop switch wired in series?

A stop switch is wired in series with the power supply and the load.


What is a Chicago 3-way?

A 3 way switch wired ---- , but works A 3 way switch wired not to code ---- , but works A 3 way switch wired not to code but it works


How must an electrical switch be wired to function with a device?

So that when the switch is in the open position the circuit is open and electricity cannot complete the circuit. When the switch is closed it completes the circuit and electricity flows completing the circuit and powering the device.


Where do you put the switch in a parallel circuit?

Switches used in electrical circuits are wired in series with either a parallel or series load. In parallel loads, the switch is upstream from the parallel circuit, so that the switch will shut off all of the parallel circuits.