Switch Placement

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Discussion in 'The Projects Forum' started by CircuitSurfer, Nov 12, 2011.

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Nov 12, 2011 #1

CircuitSurfer Thread Starter New Member

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I want to place a switch between a 1.5V battery and a small tweeter on a clock. Does it matter if I place the switch between the positive or the negative lead?

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Nov 12, 2011 #2

jimkeith Well-Known Member

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not in the least

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Nov 13, 2011 #3

williamj Active Member

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A good practice is to place a switch on the positive (DC) or the hot (AC) side of any circuit. It's safer that way.

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Nov 13, 2011 #4

BillB3857 AAC Fanatic!

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Are you sure the tweeter will work on 1.5v from a battery? Many of them require a signal generated by the clock and will not work on DC

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