Hi, quick question here. I've always thought that electrical switches are used to "break" the hot wire: OFF to open and break it, ON to short circuit the terminals.
However, I've noticed that in some power strips, the "big" red switch is actually a dual switch that breaks both the hot and neutral wires. So, the question is...
Why some switches break also the neutral at the same time?
What are the pros and cons of breaking the hot wire VS breaking both hot and neutral wires in a switch?
All of this applied to common power tools and household EQ, 120/230VAC or regular DC equipment. Nothing extremely fancy or weird/pro electrical installations like industries. installations.
However, I've noticed that in some power strips, the "big" red switch is actually a dual switch that breaks both the hot and neutral wires. So, the question is...
Why some switches break also the neutral at the same time?
What are the pros and cons of breaking the hot wire VS breaking both hot and neutral wires in a switch?
All of this applied to common power tools and household EQ, 120/230VAC or regular DC equipment. Nothing extremely fancy or weird/pro electrical installations like industries. installations.
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