Front panel power, 1pole or 2pole?

[G-Sun]

Do you mainly use 1-pole or 2-pole for your front panel power switches?

How do you wire it from there to power XF?

The power-light. Is that usually wired from the psu board?

Thanks!

 

[AZ999]

Do you mainly use 1-pole or 2-pole for your front panel power switches?

How do you wire it from there to power XF?

The power-light. Is that usually wired from the psu board?

Thanks!

It's safer to cut two poles, so use two pole DPST (or DPDT) switch.
You wire mains power to the switch and from a switch to transformer primary.
Yes, normally it is.

 

[pucho812]

I have done both.  I prefer using dpst and both leads but in a pinch I will go back and use spst

 

[MagnetoSound]

In the States and mainland Europe, where it is possible to insert your mains plug both ways round, I would think that a double-pole is a no-brainer.

 

[creal]

A 2 pole is safer, this is the best choice if you need to make operation and control when your grear in switched on

 

[G-Sun]

Thanks!

Why use DPDT?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switch#Contact_terminology

And by how do I know what type of switch is quality enough?
(I've understood that I should avoid cheap switches, but what are the criteria for a good switch?)

 

[ruffrecords]

Two pole always.

Cheers

Ian

 

[pucho812]

Thanks!

Why use DPDT?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switch#Contact_terminology

And by how do I know what type of switch is quality enough?
(I've understood that I should avoid cheap switches, but what are the criteria for a good switch?)

you can use a dpdt if you have one because it will work and will save you a few dollars.

 

[kante1603]

....and don´t forget the fuse......

Udo.

 

[joe-electro]

I *always* use 2 pole.

Joe

 

[G-Sun]

Thanks!