Snap Switch

[izak]

I have a question regarding the definition of a Snap Switch.

Specifically regarding 408.36 (A)

Is the snap switch it refers to - a common breaker?

 

[480sparky]

I have a question regarding the definition of a Snap Switch.

Specifically regarding 408.36 (A)

Is the snap switch it refers to - a common breaker?

It means an ordinary (toggle) switch.

 

[steve66]

What a DIY'er would call a light switch. But of course, we don't use such slang here

Steve

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I have a question regarding the definition of a Snap Switch.

Specifically regarding 408.36 (A)

Is the snap switch it refers to - a common breaker?

Here is a snap switch

 

[qcroanoke]

What a DIY'er would call a light switch. But of course, we don't use such slang here

Steve

hmmmm, I must be a DIY'er,although I do refer to them as single pole, 3 way and 4 way switches. LOL

 

[Dennis Alwon]

hmmmm, I must be a DIY'er,although I do refer to them as single pole, 3 way and 4 way switches. LOL

They are-- one is a sp snap switch, the other a 3 way snap switch, etc. :grin:

 

[480sparky]

hmmmm, I must be a DIY'er,although I do refer to them as single pole,3 way and 4 way switches. LOL

No, a DIYer would call it a 2-way.

 

[billsnuff]

ain't no 2-ways about it.

 

[LarryFine]

Snap switch:

 

[wdemos]

Cheap wall plates

Cheap wall plates

Hey Dennis it looks like you need to tighten that bottom wall plate screw a little more!

 

[qcroanoke]

Snap switch:

Larry, you're killing me,you're killing me!
ROFL

 

[480sparky]

Hey Dennis it looks like you need to tighten that bottom wall plate screw a little more!

Yea.. the bottom isn't cracked, so make it match.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Hey Dennis it looks like you need to tighten that bottom wall plate screw a little more!

Yeah, the plate is cracked also. Not mine- I googled it.

 

[480sparky]

Yeah, the plate is cracked also. Not mine- I googled it.

No, you snapped it!

 

[yankj]

...and my wife wonders why I come home at the end of the day acting a little goofy.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I could not help myself. I had to straighten the screws and fix the plate. I should have painted the screws but I got lazy

 

[LarryFine]

...and my wife wonders why I come home at the end of the day acting a little goofy.

Acting? Who's acting?

 

[izak]

Now After the obvious answers...


ok then, how long ago has it been that panels were built with 'light switches' in them?


408.36 (A) Panelboards equipped with snap switches rated at 30 amperes or less shall have overcurrent protection of 200 amperes or less.

I have never seen a 'light switch' in a panel.

can someone explain this code section to me please?

 

[480sparky]

Now After the obvious answers...


ok then, how long ago has it been that panels were built with 'light switches' in them?


408.36 (A) Panelboards equipped with snap switches rated at 30 amperes or less shall have overcurrent protection of 200 amperes or less.

I have never seen a 'light switch' in a panel.

can someone explain this code section to me please?

Eons ago, it was common to have a panel with fuses and a switch for each circuit. I've got a pix, I just can't find it.

 

[izak]

ok ill buy that one