The two center terminals are the moving contacts, and they normally connect to the terminals opposite the handle position. That is, if you hold the switch so the handle moves vertically, and the handle is down, connections will be made between the center and top terminals.
You could always test with an ohmmeter to confirm this.
Hello group,
I have a toggle switch DPDT, and a plan to make some wiring.
My question is : with 2 ON position for the toggle switch, how do I find which side is wich ? From what I could find on the web, on DOWN position, I will have 2-3 and 5-6 connected, and with UP position, I will have 2-1 and
This is probably a stupid question for most of you, but I would appreciate help from anyone.
Jacquelin Hardy
If you do not have a continuity tester or an ohm meter, the lamp and a battery from a flashlight and some wire and you can build a simple circuit to test the continuity.
Generally, with a toggle switch, the center set of pins will connect to the pins on the opposite side of the switch lever's position...YMMV. As others suggest, do a continuity test.
Tom
Thank you to John, Peter and Tom and celstuff
Jacquelin
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with toggle switches typically the pins furthest from the handle are connected, but they aren't all like that.
hook it up to a battery and a small light bulb. and test it out for yourself.
Bye. Jasen
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