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  2. Pull switch - Wikipedia

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    One type would switch to closed (alternatively open) already during the initial pull in the string. The other type would switch to closed (or open) only when releasing after a full pull. With the first type, the weight of the string and handle could accidentally switch the load intermittently on and off, when still around the initial position ...

  3. Light switch - Wikipedia

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    An example of a British corded pull switch. A light switch combined with a light socket is sometimes installed in basement or utility areas of homes. The switch is operated by a pull chain or cord. It is also possible to have the cord-operated switch separate from the light socket, which is particularly common in British bathrooms.

  4. NEMA connector - Wikipedia

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    An LCDI cord has a fine wire mesh around the conductors, and circuitry to detect current leaking from the conductors to the mesh, which would happen if the cord were damaged or frayed. The plugs are normal NEMA 5-15, 5-20, 6-15, 6-20, or 6-30 plugs, depending on the air conditioner design, and are typically molded-on designs.

  5. Mechanically powered flashlight - Wikipedia

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    A version using a pull-cord was used in World War I. [2] The photo shows the internal mechanism: the L-shaped handle has a gear rack , which spins the white step-up gear, which in turn spins the flywheel on which is mounted both a centrifugal clutch (to allow freewheeling after the lever stops its travel and then returns) and a dark grey magnet ...

  6. Multiway switching - Wikipedia

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    In building wiring, multiway switching is the interconnection of two or more electrical switches to control an electrical load from more than one location.A common application is in lighting, where it allows the control of lamps from multiple locations, for example in a hallway, stairwell, or large room.

  7. Alabama's College Football Playoff ranking illustrates ...

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    Alabama looks in line for a College Football Playoff berth and that's a nod to the power of the SEC and Big Ten compared to other conferences.

  8. Valerie Bertinelli Reflects on Her Relationships with ... - AOL

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    Valerie Bertinelli is paying tribute to her late father while reflecting on her relationship with “complicated men.” Bertinelli, 64, shared an Instagram poston Saturday, Dec. 7, that featured ...

  9. First time flying first class? Here are etiquette tips to ...

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    First-time flight upgraders should be aware of business- and first-class etiquette. A flight expert shared his top tips for blending in with passengers who often book premium cabins.