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Alex at 15:17, 13 February 2021

2021-02-13T15:17:33Z

Alex at 20:18, 12 February 2021

2021-02-12T20:18:41Z

Alex: Marked this version for translation

2021-02-12T19:53:14Z

Marked this version for translation

Alex at 19:52, 12 February 2021

2021-02-12T19:52:33Z

Alex at 19:52, 12 February 2021

2021-02-12T19:52:00Z

Alex: Text replacement - "[[Types of conductors" to "[[Conductor types"

2021-02-05T21:32:54Z

Text replacement - "[[Types of conductors" to "[[Conductor types"

Alex at 14:21, 4 January 2021

2021-01-04T14:21:18Z

Alex at 21:39, 3 January 2021

2021-01-03T21:39:56Z

Alex at 19:50, 2 January 2021

2021-01-02T19:50:29Z

Alex at 19:40, 2 January 2021

2021-01-02T19:40:12Z

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 *If a system has an [[Special:MyLanguage/Grounding system|AC system ground]] then an equipment ground must be run to each switch, light, or outlet for user safety.
 *Connecting [[Special:MyLanguage/Conductor types|stranded wire]] to some types of outlets must be done very carefully to create a proper connection with no stray strands of wire.
-*Ensure that all wires are properly attached to the switch by tugging on them after tightening the screws on the switch.
+*Ensure that all wires are properly attached to the switch by tugging on them gently after tightening the screws on the switch.
 ==Notes/references== <!--T:6-->
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-[[File:Wireswitch210101.png|thumb|'''A common switch design'''<br />''(1)'' Front view of the switch without a cover. ''(2)'' Side view of the switch without a cover. ''(3)'' Unswitched conductor of a circuit (grounded conductor, neutral). ''(4)'' Outgoing switched live (ungrounded) conductor that is connected to the light or outlet. ''(5)'' Incoming live (ungrounded) conductor.]]
+[[File:Wireswitch210101.png|thumb|'''A common switch design'''<br />''(1)'' Front view of the switch without a cover. ''(2)'' Side view of the switch without a cover. ''(3)'' Circuit conductor that doesn't pass through the switch (grounded conductor, neutral). ''(4)'' Circuit conductor controlled by the switch - connected and disconnected - that is wired to a light or outlet. ''(5)'' Incoming live (ungrounded) conductor.]]
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-Switches are used to safely turn on/off AC and DC circuits. This can be useful for not only lighting, but also to switch off appliances that remain continuously plugged in. Switch designs vary between countries, but the overall concept remains the same for most residential circuits: a switch  [[Special:MyLanguage/Electricity and energy#Circuits|opens and closes]] the [[Special:MyLanguage/Grounding system|ungrounded conductor]] of a circuit to determine whether there is a complete circuit or not. The other conductor of a circuit is not switched, it is only necessary to switch one conductor as this breaks the circuit. As switch designs vary between countries, the proper method for wiring and installing switches will vary.
+Switches are used to safely turn on and off AC and DC circuits. This can be useful for not only lighting, but also to switch off appliances that remain continuously plugged in. Switch designs vary between countries, but the overall concept remains the same for most residential circuits: a switch  [[Special:MyLanguage/Electricity and energy#Circuits|opens and closes]] the [[Special:MyLanguage/Grounding system|ungrounded conductor]] of a circuit to determine whether there is a complete circuit or not. The other conductor of a circuit is not switched, it is only necessary to switch one conductor as this breaks the circuit. As switch designs vary between countries, the proper method for wiring and installing switches will vary.
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 *One switch can easily be wired to switch multiple lights or outlets.
-*Switches should always be installed in a [[Special:MyLanguage/Junction box|junction box]] or other type of enclosure to ensure that all live metal parts are protected. If they are going to be installed outdoors, they must be installed in a suitable [[Special:MyLanguage/Weather rating|outdoor rated enclosure]].
+*Switches should always be installed in a [[Special:MyLanguage/Junction box|junction box]] or other type of enclosure to ensure that all live metal parts are protected. If they are going to be installed outdoors, they must be installed in an [[Special:MyLanguage/Weather rating|enclosure made for outdoor use]].
-*If a system has an [[Special:MyLanguage/Grounding system|AC system ground]] then an equipment ground must be run to switches, lights, and outlets for user safety.
+*If a system has an [[Special:MyLanguage/Grounding system|AC system ground]] then an equipment ground must be run to each switch, light, or outlet for user safety.
 *Connecting [[Special:MyLanguage/Conductor types|stranded wire]] to some types of outlets must be done very carefully to create a proper connection with no stray strands of wire.
 *Ensure that all wires are properly attached to the switch by tugging on them after tightening the screws on the switch.

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 <translate>
 [[File:Wireswitch210101.png|thumb|'''A common switch design'''<br />''(1)'' Front view of the switch without a cover. ''(2)'' Side view of the switch without a cover. ''(3)'' Unswitched conductor of a circuit (grounded conductor, neutral). ''(4)'' Outgoing switched live (ungrounded) conductor that is connected to the light or outlet. ''(5)'' Incoming live (ungrounded) conductor.]]
 Switches are used to safely turn on/off AC and DC circuits. This can be useful for not only lighting, but also to switch off appliances that remain continuously plugged in. Switch designs vary between countries, but the overall concept remains the same for most residential circuits: a switch  [[Special:MyLanguage/Electricity and energy#Circuits|opens and closes]] the [[Special:MyLanguage/Grounding system|ungrounded conductor]] of a circuit to determine whether there is a complete circuit or not. The other conductor of a circuit is not switched, it is only necessary to switch one conductor as this breaks the circuit. As switch designs vary between countries, the proper method for wiring and installing switches will vary.
 For examples of how to wire basic load circuits see - [[Special:MyLanguage/Wiring basic load circuits|Wiring basic load circuits]].
-==Considerations==
+==Considerations== <!--T:4-->
 *One switch can easily be wired to switch multiple lights or outlets.
 *Switches should always be installed in a [[Special:MyLanguage/Junction box|junction box]] or other type of enclosure to ensure that all live metal parts are protected. If they are going to be installed outdoors, they must be installed in a suitable [[Special:MyLanguage/Weather rating|outdoor rated enclosure]].
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 *Ensure that all wires are properly attached to the switch by tugging on them after tightening the screws on the switch.
-==Notes/references==
+==Notes/references== <!--T:6-->
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 Switches are used to safely turn on/off AC and DC circuits. This can be useful for not only lighting, but also to switch off appliances that remain continuously plugged in. Switch designs vary between countries, but the overall concept remains the same for most residential circuits: a switch  [[Special:MyLanguage/Electricity and energy#Circuits|opens and closes]] the [[Special:MyLanguage/Grounding system|ungrounded conductor]] of a circuit to determine whether there is a complete circuit or not. The other conductor of a circuit is not switched, it is only necessary to switch one conductor as this breaks the circuit. As switch designs vary between countries, the proper method for wiring and installing switches will vary.
-For examples of how to wire basic load circuits see - [[Special:MyLanguage/Wiring basic load circuits]].
+For examples of how to wire basic load circuits see - [[Special:MyLanguage/Wiring basic load circuits|Wiring basic load circuits]].
 ==Considerations==

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 [[Category:Power distribution]]
 [[File:Wireswitch210101.png|thumb|'''A common switch design'''<br />''(1)'' Front view of the switch without a cover. ''(2)'' Side view of the switch without a cover. ''(3)'' Unswitched conductor of a circuit (grounded conductor, neutral). ''(4)'' Outgoing switched live (ungrounded) conductor that is connected to the light or outlet. ''(5)'' Incoming live (ungrounded) conductor.]]
-For examples of how to wire basic load circuits see - [[Wiring basic load circuits]].
+Switches are used to safely turn on/off AC and DC circuits. This can be useful for not only lighting, but also to switch off appliances that remain continuously plugged in. Switch designs vary between countries, but the overall concept remains the same for most residential circuits: a switch  [[Special:MyLanguage/Electricity and energy#Circuits|opens and closes]] the [[Special:MyLanguage/Grounding system|ungrounded conductor]] of a circuit to determine whether there is a complete circuit or not. The other conductor of a circuit is not switched, it is only necessary to switch one conductor as this breaks the circuit. As switch designs vary between countries, the proper method for wiring and installing switches will vary.
 ==Considerations==
 *One switch can easily be wired to switch multiple lights or outlets.
-*Switches should always be installed in a [[Junction box|junction box]] or other type of enclosure to ensure that all live metal parts are protected. If they are going to be installed outdoors, they must be installed in a suitable [[Weather rating|outdoor rated enclosure]].
+*Switches should always be installed in a [[Special:MyLanguage/Junction box|junction box]] or other type of enclosure to ensure that all live metal parts are protected. If they are going to be installed outdoors, they must be installed in a suitable [[Special:MyLanguage/Weather rating|outdoor rated enclosure]].
-*If a system has an [[Grounding system|AC system ground]] then an equipment ground must be run to switches, lights, and outlets for user safety.
+*If a system has an [[Special:MyLanguage/Grounding system|AC system ground]] then an equipment ground must be run to switches, lights, and outlets for user safety.
-*Connecting [[Conductor types|stranded wire]] to some types of outlets must be done very carefully to create a proper connection with no stray strands of wire.
+*Connecting [[Special:MyLanguage/Conductor types|stranded wire]] to some types of outlets must be done very carefully to create a proper connection with no stray strands of wire.
 *Ensure that all wires are properly attached to the switch by tugging on them after tightening the screws on the switch.

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	[[Category:Power distribution]]		[[Category:Power distribution]]
−	[[File:Wireswitch210101.png\|thumb]]	+	[[File:Wireswitch210101.png\|thumb\|'''A common switch design'''<br />''(1)'' Front view of the switch without a cover. ''(2)'' Side view of the switch without a cover. ''(3)'' Unswitched conductor of a circuit (grounded conductor, neutral). ''(4)'' Incoming live (ungrounded) conductor. ''(5)'' Outgoing switched live (ungrounded) conductor that is connected to the light or outlet.]]
		+	Switches are used to safely turn on/off AC and DC circuits. This can be useful for not only lighting, but also to switch off appliances that remain continuously plugged in. Switch designs vary between countries, but the overall concept remains the same for most residential circuits: a switch [[Electricity and energy#Circuits\|opens and closes]] the [[Grounding system\|ungrounded conductor]] of a circuit to determine whether there is a complete circuit or not. The other conductor of a circuit is not switched, it is only necessary to switch one conductor as this breaks the circuit. As switch designs vary between countries, the proper method for wiring and installing switches will vary.
		+
		+	==Considerations==
		+	*One switch can easily be wired to switch multiple lights or outlets.
		+	*Switches should always be installed in a [[Junction box\|junction box]] or other type of enclosure to ensure that all live metal parts are protected. If they are going to be installed outdoors, they must be installed in a suitable [[Weather rating\|outdoor rated enclosure]].
		+	*If a system has an [[Grounding system\|AC system ground]] then an equipment ground must be run to switches, lights, and outlets for user safety.
		+	*Ensure that all wires are properly attached to the switch by tugging on them after tightening the screws on the switch.