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A single-pole switch is an on/off switch that switches a single wire such as the circuit to your overhead light.
A double pole switch is also an on/off switch that switches two wires. You would use this to switch as 240 volt circuit (which requires two hot wires) or if you had two circuit you wanted to switch at the same time. I've used them when I had two large light circuits that required two breakers that I wanted to switch with one switch.
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What is the difference between iron clad double pole switch and double pole single throw switch?
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.The difference between a double pole switch and a single pole switch is the use of the switch in the installation or equipment. A double pole switch is used when the voltage from two circuits has to be broken. An example of this is a 240 volt supply. A single pole switch is used where there is only a single supply voltage that has to be broken.
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Ice covers the north and south pole areas but what is the difference between the two areas?
There are many differences between the north and south poles. One difference is,the south pole is colder than the north pole. Another difference is, people live near the north pole and people can not live in the south pole. Another difference is that the south pole has more ice.
What is the difference between single pole and double pole thermostats?
A line thermostat on a 240 volt heater must open both of the supply lines that feed the heater. This is where the double pole thermostat is used. On 120 volt heaters only one hot line needs to be opened to shut the supply off from the source therefore a single pole thermostat is used.
What is the basic difference between equator and pole?
90 degrees of latitude
Difference between TP and TPN isolator?
The main difference between the two is that a TP isolator is only a "triple pole" isolator. A TPN isolator is a "triple pole" and neutral isolator.
What is the difference between iron clad double pole switch and double pole single throw switch?
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.The difference between a double pole switch and a single pole switch is the use of the switch in the installation or equipment. A double pole switch is used when the voltage from two circuits has to be broken. An example of this is a 240 volt supply. A single pole switch is used where there is only a single supply voltage that has to be broken.
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Why did flick lick the frozen pole in A Christmas story?
He was double or triple dog dared
What is the difference between Egypt and the North Pole?
the difference between Egypt and north pole is that Egypt is hot and in the north pole it is cold.
What is the difference between a pole lamp and a normal lamp?
The difference between a pole lamp and a normal lamp is very miniscule. A pole lamp stands on a pole and the lights are strung up like they are on a tree.
What is the difference between a tpn mccb and a 4 pole mccb?
The difference between a tpn mccb and a 4 pole mccb is rather negligible. The only real difference is that a 4 pole mccb works a little bit faster and allows for a strong network connection. The connection with a 4 pole mccb is just a bit more reliable.
What is the difference between a steel pole and a wood pole barn?
The difference is in the poles, believe it or not. Steel pole barns are made from metal. Wood pole is made from logs.
Ice covers the north and south pole areas but what is the difference between the two areas?
There are many differences between the north and south poles. One difference is,the south pole is colder than the north pole. Another difference is, people live near the north pole and people can not live in the south pole. Another difference is that the south pole has more ice.
What is difference between spn and tpn mcb db?
TPN MCB means Triple pole Neutral Miniature Circuit Breaker where as SPN MCB means single phase Neutral MCB.
What is the difference between single pole and double pole thermostats?
A line thermostat on a 240 volt heater must open both of the supply lines that feed the heater. This is where the double pole thermostat is used. On 120 volt heaters only one hot line needs to be opened to shut the supply off from the source therefore a single pole thermostat is used.
What is the difference between the magnetic north pole and the geographical north pole?
the magnetic north pole moves while the geographic north pole stays in the same place
