spst switch

Anything electric, AC or DC

Postby eamarquardt » Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:43 am

Dale M. wrote:FYI for anyone who might care...

A three terminal switch (functionally SPST) with illumination (possibly LED) in handle is used for indication switch is in on position , usually for controlling devices where its difficult for operator to see device it controls like lights or maybe some device that has no visual or aural feedback to operator ...

Usually the three terminals are "12 volts in" (+), "12 volts out" (switched - ACC) and a "ground" for indicator light...

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Styles may vary....

Dale


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Postby 3822sean » Sun Mar 06, 2011 2:03 pm

:thumbsup: i care too, thanks
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