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In a situation where there is only one switch controlling the light or lights you normally use a spst (single pole single throw) switch that has only two connection terminals. This type of switch either connects or disconnects the two wires that are connected to the switch's terminals depending upon the position if the switch lever.
The com terminal on a light switch means that it is a three way or the kind of switch used where there are two or more switches that controll the same light or lights. The three way switch is a spdt ( single pole double throw) . If you look closely you will find this designation somewhere on the switch. On the spdt switch you have three terminals, a common and two branches. In one postiion the common connects to one branch and in the second position the common connects to the other branch.
If you are trying to install this switch in a situation where there is more than one switch controlling the light you must have the ability to correctly identify the common wire; if you can't do that you need help from someone who can do that correctly.
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How do you connect a switch to a light then another light to a switch and have the switch work only the light on its end?
go to the Help option in Matlab. It will not help at all.
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It depend on where the switch is located in the circuit.
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A switch in the master bedroom.
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Only if the existing switch box has an unswitched hot and neutral in it.
What does it mean when the circuit is opened?
Its means there is no continuity between point Ato point B. Ex. A light switch : When the switch is off it opens the circuit and electricity does not get to the light, when the switch is on the circuit is closed and the light will turn on.
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brake light bulb out
How do you remove and replace the parking switch on a 1997 Chevy S-10 Pickup?
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Where is brake light switch?
where is brake light switch
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What does the word com mean?
what does the word com mean as like a website and at the end it says .com
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