Switches, Fuses and Relays

Schematic Symbols for Switches and Fuses

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Switches

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Cutaway View of a SPDT Toggle Switch

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Standard Switch vs Three Way Switch

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Three Way Switch Connection

SPDT

SPST

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Fuses and Circuit Breakers

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Three Wire Grounded Systems

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Grounding in Electrical Systems

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Wire Gauge

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Electromagnetism and Electromagnetic Fields

Electromagnetism is the production of a magnetic field by current in a conductor Electromagnets are used in devices such as tape recorders, electric motors, speakers, solenoids, and relays When current passes through a conductor, an electromagnetic field is created around the conductor Magnetic field is stronger close to the conductor

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Direction of Lines of Force

The direction of the lines of force surrounding a conductor depend upon the direction of current flow The left-hand rule is used to determine the direction of the lines of force (for electron flow) If the conductor is grasped in the left hand, with the thumb pointing in the direction of electron current flow, the fingers of the left hand point in the direction of the magnetic lines of force

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Magnetic Switch in Burglar Alarm

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Operation of a Magnetic Switch

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Solenoid

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Operation of a Solenoid

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Relay

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SPDT Relay

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Reed Relay

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