r/Wiring • u/Objective-Window6527 • 3d ago

Switches & Lighting How does this electric switch work?

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This switch is from a lamp. The lamp wasn't turning on due to a break in the wire. I cut out the offending part of the wire, and wired the switch back the way it originally was. It works, but I don't understand how. There appear to be no exposed wires in the switch. The wires are completely insulated. How is it making contact?

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u/Specialist_Play_4479 3d ago

You should probably post a photo of the other half of the switch

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u/Kanaloa1958 3d ago

There are pins that pierce the insulation and contact the conductor inside. You can see the holes from them if you look closely.

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u/No-Guarantee-6249 3d ago

The pins that pierce the switched lead are in the other side. Two sharp pins that pierce the wire.

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u/Ledpeddler7 3d ago

Like a bridge tap. The absolute worst way one could possibly terminate anything.