[Shop-talk] Extra post....

[Jim Franklin]

My OCD blocked me from even thinking this could be an option :-)

Be sure to screw the unused terminal all the way in to minimize contact with metal.

jim

> On Jan 16, 2021, at 1:50 PM, neiljsherry at talktalk.net wrote:
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> You should be able to just ignore the extra terminal - most light switches in the UK have the three terminals and we just use the two for a conventional single switch setup.
> Neil
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> On 16 January 2021 16:05:50 GMT, Jim Franklin <jamesf at groupwbench.org> wrote:
> That's a 3 way switch, for controlling a light form two places, like either end of a hallway. It needs another 3 way swicth, plus 14/3 wire between them, to work. If you're replacing a regular, one location swicth myou need to return this and get the correct one with 2 posts. 
> 
> jim
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>> On Jan 16, 2021, at 10:59 AM, Tim . <tims_datsun_stuff at outlook.com <mailto:tims_datsun_stuff at outlook.com>> wrote:
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>> Embarrassing question here (again): 
>> 
>> I am replacing all the outlets (with GFI) and the light switch in the kitchen.
>> 
>> What is the extra post on the right? (not the green one) What I am replacing only has three: both wires and the ground. 
>> 
>> thanks
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