Types of Electrical Switches: Common Questions and Answers

Study the different types of electrical switches with our common questions and answers guide. *** Video Topics *** 0:00 What does DP3T stand for in electrical switches? 0:27 What does a 3PDT switch control? 0:54 What is a common use for a 3PDT switch? 1:21 What does 4P3T stand for in electrical switches? 1:48 Which switch type allows selecting one of four circuits from a single input? 2:15 What is the primary function of a 4PST switch? 2:42 How many terminals does a TPST switch have? 3:09 Which switch type is used for routing signals to three different outputs? 3:36 How many positions does a DP3T switch have? 4:03 Which switch type allows for selecting between multiple power sources? 4:30 How many terminals does a 4PDT switch have? 4:57 Which switch type is used for reversing the direction of a three-phase motor? 5:24 How many poles does a TPDT switch have? 5:51 Which switch is used to control four circuits with each circuit having two possible connections? 6:18 What is the key feature of a 4PDT switch? 6:45 How many terminals are there in a SP4T switch?