23 Mar
2004
23 Mar
'04
11:09 a.m.
> > > NO,NO,NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> > >
> > > This can potentially leave a circuit floating, wich can be >
> much more > > dangerous. Try to HI_POT test a device in this >
> configuration, and you
> > > may very well let the "magic-smoke" out. If you are >
> switching on the > > raw power side, the neutral should always
> remain connected. In fact > > this is code for many (most/all)
> CE/UL approval stamps!
I don't believe it. You have to have DPST switches in Germany/Holland
because Schuko plugs are not polarized. And pretty much every power
supply these days is universal -- 90 to 265 volts -- with a baker's
dozen approval stickers on it. CE and UL, KEMA, TUeV, etc. So DPST
is fine for UL.
paul