Re: Why are sockets switched?
I was always told it's because 240V will kill you easier than 120V. So the switches are supposed to save you (if you remember to turn them off) if you should contact the plug conductors as you remove/insert the plug.
I was always told it's because 240V will kill you easier than 120V. So the switches are supposed to save you (if you remember to turn them off) if you should contact the plug conductors as you remove/insert the plug.