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What happens if neutral and hot wire touch on the same pole of a light switch?
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∙ 13y ago
You will get a short circuit and breaker will trip. If they are tied together on the load side of the switch the short will happen when you turn the switch on.
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Can an electricity surge turn on a light?
It can, if the light is a capacitance type of lamp that you touch to switch it on, then a surge can turn it on.
You are in a room that has 3 switches and a closed door The switches control 3 light bulbs on the other side of the door Once you open the door you may never touch the switches again?
Turn on one light and leave it on for a little while then turn it off. Turn the next light on and open the door. Go up and feel the light bulbs..the warm one is the first loth switch,, the one that is still on is obviously the second light switch and the cold/regular temperature light bulb is the last switch that you didn't touch.
How do you fix a light switch after two live wires touch?
There has to be more to this question for a good answer. For the most part a light switch has two contacts, with a wire at each one. One live wire and another going to the light itself. There is also a neutral wire return (from the light to the electrical panel). There is only one live wire in any electrical circuit. [Please, don't flame me with examples of multiple electrical sources in circuitry. We're talking about home lighting.] If somehow you shorted the live wire from the switch to the electrical box (ground) or to another wire in the box, it was only momentary and you can just proceed with replacing the switch. It's a good idea to turn off the power first.
Why you get an electric shock if you touch live and neutral wire?
Because there is a potential difference between the live and neutral wires.
Do tendrils respond to light touch or sound?
touch ( sound isn't one, it's light, touch and gravity)
How come the breaker is not blown and there is no power to the switch?
You have checked the wire at the switch? Breaker may be bad but not tripped. Loose connection at light or outlet that the switch controls. Use a screwdriver to touch the two terminals on the switch if you do not have a tester. May not be hot side of the circuit, but the neutral.
What happens if neutral and hot touch each other?
If a "hot" wire contacts the "neutral" or ground wire, electrical current flows to the ground.
Can an electricity surge turn on a light?
It can, if the light is a capacitance type of lamp that you touch to switch it on, then a surge can turn it on.
What is the answer to the light switch riddle?
Turn the first light switch on and wait 5 minutes, turn it off. Turn the second light switch on and go into the other room. The light bulb that is currently "on" represents the second light switch. Touch the next two light bulbs and which ever is hotter represents the first light switch. You can find the third by cancelling out the other two.
1980 goldwing neutral indicator light won't go off?
The light is controlled by a switch. In my shop manual for the 75-79 Goldwing and on my 1976 GL1000, the switch is located on the right side of the crankcase (motor) in the general area of the right hand exhaust pipe. Brief explanation of the circuit (according to the way it functions on my Honda) is that the bulb has a constant voltage from the fuse block. The ground side of the bulb runs directly to the neutral switch. When the switch is closed (connecting the wire to ground), the circuit is completed and the bulb lights up. Locate the neutral switch on your Goldwing and disconnect the wire. Make sure the wire terminal does not touch anything on the bike and turn the ignition on. If the light goes off, replace the switch. If the light stays on, the wire itself may be shorting out to the frame or some other metal part on the bike. Inspect the wire for worn insulation along the entire length.
Why don't you get electrocuted when you switch on a light?
That is because the part that you touch is made of plastic, which does not conduct electricity.
How do you turn off the lights in the game virtual families for the ipod touch or is that only if you download the game virtual families to the computer?
You toutch the light switch
You are in a room that has 3 switches and a closed door The switches control 3 light bulbs on the other side of the door Once you open the door you may never touch the switches again?
Turn on one light and leave it on for a little while then turn it off. Turn the next light on and open the door. Go up and feel the light bulbs..the warm one is the first loth switch,, the one that is still on is obviously the second light switch and the cold/regular temperature light bulb is the last switch that you didn't touch.
What happens if you touch a snake?
if you touch a snake nothing happens
Neither Benjamin Harrison nor his wife would?
One answer is 'turn off the electric lights" ( They were afraid to touch the light switch.)
How do you fix a light switch after two live wires touch?
There has to be more to this question for a good answer. For the most part a light switch has two contacts, with a wire at each one. One live wire and another going to the light itself. There is also a neutral wire return (from the light to the electrical panel). There is only one live wire in any electrical circuit. [Please, don't flame me with examples of multiple electrical sources in circuitry. We're talking about home lighting.] If somehow you shorted the live wire from the switch to the electrical box (ground) or to another wire in the box, it was only momentary and you can just proceed with replacing the switch. It's a good idea to turn off the power first.
What is the difference between a proximity switch and a photo switch?
A proximity switch operated when you bring your hand or finger close to it. That's what's in lamps that turn on when you touch the base of the lamp. A photo switch operates when light shines on it. That's what's on streetlights that turns them on automatically after dark.
