The difference between a single and double pole switch is that the latter controls two circuits at the same time.
Single pole switch with pilot light wiring.
The lighted pilot light may need the neutral wire for the operation of the pilot light.
The hot wire can be connected to the single brass or gold terminal instead of both terminals.
Two for incoming hots and two for outgoing hots.
The hot wire in a 120 volt residential ac circuit usually is coated with black insulation while the return or neutral wire is white.
Eaton wiring 277v 15 amp 120 volt combination single pole toggle switch and pilot light with back and side wiring ivory 3 9 out of 5 stars 21 12 94 12.
Pilot light is on when switch is on.
Most pilot light switches require the power source to be at the switch box such as your application.
Green or bare copper wall box wire ground to green screw.
The wiring connections for a pilot light switch so you can see it in the dark or when its on.
The basic type of pilot neon light switch can be wires same as combo of switch and outlet device as shown in fig below.
A double pole switch is what you need to control a 240 volt device because 240 volt circuits have two hot wires.
A single pole single throw switch such as a light.
Step 4.
Eaton wiring 277v 15 amp 120 volt combination single pole toggle switch and pilot light with back and side wiring ivory 3 9 out of 5 stars 21 12 69 12.
Common feed single line hot single pole switch controls light s.