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Originally Posted by Brambo
Probably a stupid question, but does it matter which side of the load a switch is on (power or ground)?
Bill Rambo
RV-7A
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Under normal circumstances it will work either way. But with the switch on the ground side, if the load were to short to ground, turning the switch off would not correct the problem. Switch and breaker/fuse need to be on the "hot" side so that the device can be isolated from power.
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
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