Switch wiring question.
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Fleet Mechanic
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Switch wiring question.
I'm a basic houshold wiring kind of guy and I've always wondered why you are supposed to ground switches? I can understand outlets but switches?
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From: laurel springs NJ
The switches have a ground lug because of the different covers that can be used with the switches. If you use a metal switch box cover, according to NEC, the cover must be grounded. The switch acts as part of the grounding path when the cover is screwed to it.
This was off the top of my head. I will assume no liability in this! Use the info at your own peril!!
This was off the top of my head. I will assume no liability in this! Use the info at your own peril!!
Tuned
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From: Louisiana
Any internal short inside the switch will go directly to ground and not some where else. 
It's safer.
The breaker will trip and remove short.
If the short is not removed then the internal components will heat up and catch fire.
Always ground your circuits.
It's safer.
The breaker will trip and remove short.
If the short is not removed then the internal components will heat up and catch fire.
Always ground your circuits.
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