120 V 15 Amp Double Pole Single throw switch

[mrbreezeet1]

any Idea what they would use this switch for. I got it in a box of goodies at the flea market.
Thanks, Tony

 

[Underdog]

Possibly an appliance switch? or a heater appliance switch? Something specialized no doubt.

 

[sneezer41]

220 volt switch

 

[1Garageman]

220 volt switch

It shows on the box 15amp - 120v.

 

[nehog]

Two uses, perhaps...

1. Years ago, it was common to switch both sides (hot and neutral) on some circuits. My table saw has a similar switch, 120 volts, double pole. There was a time when the concept of neutral and hot didn't really exist for a lot of residential installations (many houses were wired with a single 120 volt feed, no 240 volts).

2. They could be used to switch two 15 amp circuits, such as turning on a lot of lights at one time?

(hey, I made that last one up...)

 

[Norcal]

It's a Despard type switch, & fairly rare (expensive) now.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

It's a Despard type switch, & fairly rare (expensive) now.

Thanks To all,
Yeah, pretty old looking box, and it said $5.99 price on it.
Tony

 

[mrbreezeet1]

From a search
Available in Despard® interchangeable and heavy-duty toggle versions. ...
tools.passandseymour.com/pdf/T13-T15.pdf - Similar

What does Interchangeable mean in this application?
Thanks, Tony

 

[Norcal]

From a search
Available in Despard® interchangeable and heavy-duty toggle versions. ...
tools.passandseymour.com/pdf/T13-T15.pdf - Similar

What does Interchangeable mean in this application?
Thanks, Tony

The yoke they are installed in can accept 1,2,or 3 devices such as switches, receptacles,pilot lights.