[Shop-talk] extra post

[Mark Miller]

It's a 3 way switch.  Use the 'common' terminal and either of the other 
two and you are fine.  The only thing you will give up is a dollar and 
the molded in ON and OFF labels.  Well worth it to not have to go get 
another switch.

Regards,

Mark Miller   707-490-5834
markmiller at threeboysfarm.com

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>> Date: Sat, 16 Jan 2021 15:59:28 +0000
>> From: "Tim ." <tims_datsun_stuff at outlook.com>
>> To: "Shop  Talk" <shop-talk at autox.team.net>
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>> Embarrassing question here (again):
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>> I am replacing all the outlets (with GFI) and the light switch in the 
>> kitchen.
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>> What is the extra post on the right? (not the green one) What I am 
>> replacing only has three: both wires and the ground.
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