Nov 24, 2008 #1 RISE Electrical Oct 12, 2007 1 What does an old G&W oil filled switch do, and how does it work?
Nov 24, 2008 #2 davidbeach Electrical Mar 13, 2003 9,536 It is a switch, how much more basic do you need? It works by interrupting the circuit through the switch, just like any other switch. Upvote 0 Downvote
It is a switch, how much more basic do you need? It works by interrupting the circuit through the switch, just like any other switch.
Nov 24, 2008 #3 alehman Electrical May 23, 1999 2,624 The contacts are (supposed to be) submerged in oil, which helps extinguish the arc. Make sure there's oil in it before you operate it! Upvote 0 Downvote
The contacts are (supposed to be) submerged in oil, which helps extinguish the arc. Make sure there's oil in it before you operate it!
