Electrical Safety Switch

A safety switch is a device that quickly switches off the electricity supply if an electrical fault is detected to minimise the risk of electricity related fires electric shock injury and death.

Electrical safety switch.

General duty for 240v residential and commercial applications. Breakers load centers fuses. Welcome to the electrical safety switches store where you ll find great prices on a wide range of different electrical safety switches for your home. Safety switches are a necessity in all commercial and industrial applications per the national electrical code nec established by the national fire protection association nfpa.

Eaton s safety switches are applied as service entrance and branch circuit protection as well as motor disconnects for safe switching and lock out tag out loto applications. By law safety switches protecting power points and lighting circuits must be installed in all new homes and in buildings where electrical circuits are altered or added. According to nec article 430 102b a safety switch must be located in sight from all motors or manufacturing equipment. The eaton 100 amp 120 240 volt 24 000 watt non fused general duty double throw safety switch has a rainproof metallic case that is approved for outdoor use.

Safety switches are a nec requirement national electrical code in all industrial or manufacturing facilities established by the national fire protection association.