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The only time I know of you can legally switch the neutral is on motor fuel dispensing equipment. However it maybe a white wire but was not coded with tape when it was installed and could very well be a hot conductor.

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Where does the neutral wire go on a single pole switch?

Unless the switch has a light to indicate the switch is turned on, there is no neutral connection to a single pole switch.


Can you change a single pole switch to adouble pole switch for your winch.I got a new switch single pole switch but think i needs a double which should be 2 wires in and 2 wires out?

Yes, you can change a single pole switch to a double pole switch for your winch. A double pole switch will have two input wires (live and neutral) and two output wires to control the winch operation. Make sure to follow proper wiring and safety guidelines when making the switch to ensure the correct function.


What effect would occur if the intermediate switch were replaced by a double-pole switch?

This looks like a question that has come out of the middle of a conversation. Us poor guys trying to answer the question don't have any context. We don't know what the intermediate switch is; or anything else about the system. You can always use just one side of a two pole switch to replace a single pole switch.


What is difference between single pole and double pole switch?

A single pole switch interrupts only one wire, which must be the live wire. A double pole switch interrupts both the live and the neutral, so it contains two separate switches operated by the same lever. Current practice is to use single-pole switches, to avoid a fault condition which could leave equipment live while switched off.


In what type of system must the switch always interrupt the hot wire?

You switch the hot side instead of neutral, because there is a shock hazard otherwise. If a fault caused hot to connect to a metal part on the device, you would get shocked touching the metal part. Sometimes a double pole switch will switch both hot and neutral in special applications. It is never a good idea just to switch neutral.

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What is a double pole switch used for and how does it differ from a single pole switch?

A double pole switch is used to control two separate circuits simultaneously, while a single pole switch only controls one circuit. This means that a double pole switch can completely disconnect both the hot and neutral wires, providing a higher level of safety and control compared to a single pole switch.


Where does the neutral wire go on a single pole switch?

Unless the switch has a light to indicate the switch is turned on, there is no neutral connection to a single pole switch.


What is ICDP switch?

ICDP Stands For Iron Clad Double Pole. It is also known as Main Switch. It contain two fuse. One is for phase wire and another is for neutral wire.


What does double pole mean on a cooker control unit?

"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.


What is the difference between a single pole switch and a double pole switch?

A single pole switch controls one circuit, while a double pole switch controls two separate circuits.


When would you use a 4 pole transfer switch?

All that is needed for a three phase installation is a three pole, the neutral is not switched.


Can you change a single pole switch to adouble pole switch for your winch.I got a new switch single pole switch but think i needs a double which should be 2 wires in and 2 wires out?

Yes, you can change a single pole switch to a double pole switch for your winch. A double pole switch will have two input wires (live and neutral) and two output wires to control the winch operation. Make sure to follow proper wiring and safety guidelines when making the switch to ensure the correct function.


What effect would occur if the intermediate switch were replaced by a double-pole switch?

This looks like a question that has come out of the middle of a conversation. Us poor guys trying to answer the question don't have any context. We don't know what the intermediate switch is; or anything else about the system. You can always use just one side of a two pole switch to replace a single pole switch.


On which line is the switch of electrical appliance connected?

A Switch on a domestic supply has always got to be on the LIVE part of that circuit. A double pole switch switches both the LIVE and NEUTRAL off together.


What are the differences between a single pole light switch and a double pole light switch?

A single pole light switch controls one circuit and has one switch, while a double pole light switch controls two circuits and has two switches.


What is difference between single pole and double pole switch?

A single pole switch interrupts only one wire, which must be the live wire. A double pole switch interrupts both the live and the neutral, so it contains two separate switches operated by the same lever. Current practice is to use single-pole switches, to avoid a fault condition which could leave equipment live while switched off.


How does a double pole light switch differ from a single pole light switch in terms of functionality and wiring?

A double pole light switch controls two separate circuits, while a single pole light switch controls only one. Double pole switches have four terminals for wiring, while single pole switches have two.