Electronic components sources

From: meltie <lists_at_microvax.org>
Date: Wed Mar 24 18:23:31 2004

On Wednesday 24 March 2004 23:45, William Donzelli wrote:
> > Assuming the switch functions correctly (and is wired correctly),
> > the behaviour of a device with such a switch in the off position
> > is pretty certain: it's identical to a device that has the
> > mains lead pulled out.
>
> Not completely. The cord, all the way to the switch, is still energized.
> And remember, many of today's devices are not always completely off -
> they might tap into the line just a little bit (clock, for instance).

How is this different from a circuit that doesn't chop both conductors?

alex/melt
Received on Wed Mar 24 2004 - 18:23:31 GMT