Switch off is a more specific form of turn off. You can use turn off for anything, but switch off is generally only used for electronics. The usage likely comes from the electrical engineering …

Dec 20, 2020 · Using the light switches will turn off both lights, which is good. Update The Halo lights are 8W Watts. One thing I noticed in our house, this issue does Not Occur with other …

I am doing some work on a ceiling light and I notice that, even though the light-switch is off, my voltage tester shows voltage present. Answers to other questions (below) explain about …

Sep 4, 2023 · This happened while I was turning off breakers to do some other electrical work. I was replacing a dimmer and installing a timer switch in other rooms (not the one controlled by …

Some light switches run a small amount of current through the bulbs even when off, usually to power small devices at the switch like a timer, motion sensor, or night light. Do your switches …

Jan 28, 2012 · What is the difference between "turn out the lights" and "turn off the lights"? Are they interchangeable? Which one seems more appropriate if there is no difference?

Mar 5, 2023 · The light switch now doesn't do anything when in the off position and the outlet always stays turned on with continuous power. A different outlet in the same room was also …

It will be used to switch a dust collection unit on and off in my workshop. Is the proper way to wire this: Place the switch in the hot wire going to the "line" side of the GFCI outlet. Run the neutral …

Feb 4, 2019 · Break the hot, not the neutral. That way it is possible to de-energize the lamp in case of a problem. I once detected some internal hot-ground arcing in a lamp, so I ran over …

Dec 25, 2014 · Of course, if the neutral is switched, the switch is off, and you stick your finger in the socket and you're grounded somehow (floor, touching a pipe, etc.) then you're gonna get …