2006-10-22 13:07:09 · 8 answers · asked by shennebeck 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
"Snap-Action switches are actuated when a lever or actuator is mechanically moved that "snaps" the switch contacts together to make an electric circuit. A wide variety of levers exist, such as flat lever arms and roller arms. Snap-Action switches come in a variety of sizes and current ratings."
Most snap action swiches are lever switches (see http://www.cherrycorp.com/english/switches/miniature/index.htm)
A single pole means that it only operates one load. (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switch)
Open means that in its natural state the contacts do not connect to one an other. Usually this is called Normally Open or (NO). The other type is Normally Closed (NC).
An open single pole snap action switch is a lever switch that hooks to one load (has two places to hook wires) and contacts in the switch are normally open (meaning the load is normally off unless the switch is pressed)
Hope this helped
2006-10-22 13:14:44 · answer #1 · answered by calcdffirefighter 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Geeeeez People lets make this EASY. It's your basic single pole switch sold at any hardware store
2006-10-22 14:23:52 · answer #2 · answered by Ray D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one line in, one line out, No electricity is running thru the switch until its cut on. My question to you is, What ya trying to wire up? IM if ya need help. LOL @ the wannaB Electricians telling you to call a pro. My dog can do what they do...
2006-10-22 16:36:31 · answer #3 · answered by myothernewname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A regular light switch.
2006-10-24 14:03:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be used in DC or AC current for various things from lamps to ceiling fans.
Open means current flows constant until you snap it off.
2006-10-22 13:09:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
if i'm interpretting correctly, its a momentary contact switch that is normally "off" and only has one path for electricity
2006-10-22 13:09:18 · answer #6 · answered by RoadKill 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2006-10-22 13:15:21 · answer #7 · answered by Debbie M 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take my advice.....you shouldn't be attempting wiring on your own if you have to ask that question. Hire it done.
2006-10-22 13:14:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋