Date:         Sun, 11 Apr 2010 11:13:20 -0700
Reply-To:     Jeff <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jeff <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: SPDT or DPDT switch?
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Troy,

Try this web page.  It should give you all the info you need:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#toggle-switches/=6m7evu


Sounds like you want a SPDT ON-ON


Cheers,

Jeff



-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Troy
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 10:26 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: SPDT or DPDT switch?

Hi folks:

Just a quick question about switches: I need a switch that when toggled in
one position will operates one appliance, and when toggled in the other
position will operates a second, different appliance. Do I need a single
pole double throw switch, or a double pole, double throw switch? I'm
guessing the latter, but wanted to doublecheck. The SPDT would operate two
appliances at the same time then presumably vs a SPST? Just a bit confused
here on how these work.

Thanks,

Troy