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The term switch leg really means switched leg. It is the wire that comes off of the bottom terminal of a switch and when the switch is turned on becomes hot. This is the leg that turns the load off and on.

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What is a red wire switch leg?

A red wire switch leg is a specific wire used in electrical wiring to connect a switch to a light fixture or another electrical device. The red wire serves as the hot wire that carries electricity to the switch, allowing it to control the flow of electricity to the connected device. It is essential to follow proper electrical codes and guidelines when working with red wire switch legs to ensure safety and proper functionality.


Can you extend power through a 3 wire switch leg for a half switched outlet to a new switch for a new light?

Yes, you can extend power through the 3-wire switch leg to a new switch for a new light. You would need to connect the hot wire to the common terminal on the existing switch, then extend the hot wire to the new switch, along with the traveler wire. At the new switch, connect the hot wire to the common terminal and the traveler wire to one of the traveler terminals.


What is the function of the closed switch in the circuit?

what does closed switch mean


How do you wire a 3-way switch with the feed and switch leg at one end of the threewire and feed out 110v at the other end?

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What is the purpose of a double pole switch for immersion heater?

In North America both legs of the 240 volt supply are "hot" to ground. A two pole switch is used to break both legs from the supply. If only a single pole switch is used one leg will open and the tank would not operate but if you were depending on the switch to isolate the supply it could be dangerous. The other leg could lead to a shock if you touched the unswitched leg to ground while working on the tank.

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How to wire a switch leg correctly?

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What is a red wire switch leg?

A red wire switch leg is a specific wire used in electrical wiring to connect a switch to a light fixture or another electrical device. The red wire serves as the hot wire that carries electricity to the switch, allowing it to control the flow of electricity to the connected device. It is essential to follow proper electrical codes and guidelines when working with red wire switch legs to ensure safety and proper functionality.


What does sa jambe mean in french?

sa = (his/her) jambe = leg sa jambe = his leg / her leg


What does supporting leg mean in ballet?

If you are standing on one leg (with the other leg off the ground), that leg is called your supporting leg because it is supporting you.


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its to brush down a horses leg


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go on all fours and lift one leg in the air, then then switch


What does the word root leg mean?

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