DifferenceEasy1 mark
8(i)
The diagram shows wiring in a meter room of a building.
What is the difference between the switch Z shown in the diagram and the switches you use to operate different appliances at home?
Topic: Double-pole main switch
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Z is a double-pole main switch that disconnects both live and neutral together; ordinary appliance switches disconnect only the live wire.
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