The terminology in question is SPST and DPDT (I know what they stand for, single pole single throw and the same but with "double")
I was allways under the impression that the number of poles was the number of common connections and that the throw refered to the movement of the switch, single being one "throw" of the switch, into either an on or off position and double being "center off".
Is this correct? I think I'm missing something as the double throw switches i just bought in lieu of single throw, are acctually on-off in switching motion, which is what i wanted. All this calls into question my knowledge of terminology, so I come unto you for clarification.
I was allways under the impression that the number of poles was the number of common connections and that the throw refered to the movement of the switch, single being one "throw" of the switch, into either an on or off position and double being "center off".
Is this correct? I think I'm missing something as the double throw switches i just bought in lieu of single throw, are acctually on-off in switching motion, which is what i wanted. All this calls into question my knowledge of terminology, so I come unto you for clarification.