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Basic Switch Topic: Contacts are Open when They are in Contact

 

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The contacts occasionally open when they are in contact. Why is this and what can be done about it?


 

Answer


Cause: The contacts open because of vibration or shock.


Countermeasure: Replace the Switch with a Switch that has greater contacting force (generally a Switch with a large OFF).

 

 
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