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"Double-pole" refers to the type of switch used to disconnect the cooker from the incoming household electricity supply.
Only by using a double-pole switch can the cooker's connections to both the live (or "hot") and neutral supply wires be switched on and off simultaneously.
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What does dp and sp mean on a socket?
Double pole and single pole.
What is the full form of ICDP switches?
iron clad double pole switch
What is the function of Iron Clad Double Pole switches?
Double pole switches isolate the power by cutting off both phase and neutral simultaneously.
Can a double pole circuit breaker be used for 2 different circuits I have a 20 amp double pole breaker want 2 circuits running 14 gauge wire?
can a 20 amp double pole circuit breaker be used for 2 different 120 v circuits using 14 - 2 wire
Why pole changing method of speed control of three phase induction motor can not be used?
because its possible only where pole changing arrangements are given and pole changed motor draws more current then its actual pole which damages its windings.
What does dp and sp mean on a socket?
Double pole and single pole.
Can a double pole 20 amp breaker be used with 12-2 wire for a single 220 circuit?
The term "double pole" usually means a breaker with 2 handles that attaches in the space as a normal single pole breaker. If this is what you mean, no, you cannot. There is no potential, or voltage, between the wire terminals. If by "double pole" you mean what is usually called a 2-pole breaker, which is a breaker with 2 handles that attaches in the space of 2 single pole breakers, then yes, you can use this breaker and 12/2 wire to produce a 220v circuit.
What is 2pdt?
Double Pole Double Throw
Double pole or single pole hot water heater thermostat?
Single pole.
What does single pole and double pole mean on a twenty four vault circuit?
i have required lightings amps rating, how many circuit ku how much amps mcb fixing?
What is the full form of ICDP switches?
iron clad double pole switch
Can double pole circuit breakers be changed into single to create more room in the pannel box?
Yes. The double pole breaker can be removed and replaced with two single pole breakers. The double pole breakers are only used for 240 volt supply loads.
Should you buy double pole breaker or single pole?
Use of a double pole breaker or a single pole breaker depends entirely on the application. If you don't know about the application, contact a qualified electrician in your area.
How do you check double pole wiring?
Double pole wiring is checked the same way as single pole wiring. When you turn the switch on and the device works, in effect the switch is checked.
How is an electrical double pole switch correctly wired?
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.
What are the function of different types of switches?
What are Air Force types of ied switches
Can a 220 VAC breaker be single pole or does it have to always be a double pole breaker?
U.S. 240 VAC breakers are always double pole since they are protecting two legs of the circuit.
