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Switches Based On

Product Code : SCL-EI-10609

Lab Glassware Manufacturer, based in Ambala, Haryana, India, has been manufacturing and exporting laboratory, scientific and educational equipment since 1982. The Switch on Base is supplied to school and college physics laboratories and export buyers across the Baltic states, including Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, for basic circuit teaching.

Quick answer: The Switch on Base is a bench-mounted manual switch used to open and close low-voltage school circuits, letting students control current flow to bulbs, buzzers, motors and other loads while learning about circuit continuity and switching action.

Specification	Detail
Product Name	Switch on Base
Function	Manual opening and closing of a low-voltage circuit
What's Included	1 x Switch on base
Terminal Type	Not confirmed — check the final product datasheet before publishing or ordering
Certification	No product-specific certification for this item

Final switch type, base material, terminal style, contact rating and dimensions should be confirmed from the actual product datasheet before catalogue upload or tender submission.

Key Features

Stable base-mounted switch for school circuit experiments
Designed for low-voltage classroom electricity and electronics work
Useful for demonstrating open circuits, closed circuits and current control
Compatible with suitable 4 mm test leads, plugboards, bulbs and meters
Clear manual operation helps students understand switching action directly
Reusable apparatus for repeated physics and STEM practical sessions
Suitable for teacher demonstrations and student group experiments
Simple circuit accessory for safe supervised low-voltage learning

Applications / Uses

Opening and closing simple electrical circuits
Teaching current flow, circuit continuity and switching action
Using with lamps, buzzers, motors, resistors and low-voltage meters
Supporting experiments from Basic Electrical Circuits
Connecting with a Universal Plugboard for modular circuit lessons
Pairing with SEG Electrical Energy Sources for source-and-load demonstrations
Using in selected practicals under Physics Lab Equipment

How to Use the Switch on Base

Place the switch on a dry, insulated laboratory bench
Check that the switch terminals match the available test leads or plugboard sockets
Connect the switch in series with the power source and load
Keep the switch open before powering the circuit
Switch on the circuit and observe the load response, such as bulb glow or buzzer sound
Open the switch to stop current flow
Turn off the power source before changing the circuit layout

Safety note: Use the switch only within the confirmed voltage and current rating. Do not use it with mains electricity unless the datasheet specifically rates it for that purpose.

Care & Maintenance

Keep the base, contacts and terminals clean and dry
Inspect for loose screws, damaged insulation, bent terminals or burnt contacts before use
Store in a labelled circuit-accessory drawer after each practical session
Replace the switch if operation becomes stiff, intermittent or unsafe

Completing the Circuit-Building Station

Schools building an entry-level electricity station often pair the Switch on Base with the Incandescent Bulb E10 3.8V/0.3A and Lamp Holder on Base E10 for a visible load, and Test Leads 4mm Set of Ten for connecting everything together, giving students a complete basic circuit-building station.

Why Choose Lab Glassware Manufacturer

Lab Glassware Manufacturer has been manufacturing and exporting laboratory glassware, scientific instruments, lab experiment setups, science kits and STEM models from Ambala, Haryana, India since 1982. The company serves schools, colleges, universities, laboratories, distributors and export procurement teams across India and internationally. For this switch on base, buyers should confirm switch mechanism, rating, terminal type, base material, packing quantity and documentation before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a switch on base used for?
A switch on base is used to open and close low-voltage electrical circuits in school physics and electronics experiments.

Can it be used in school physics labs?
Yes. It is suitable for supervised school physics laboratories when used with compatible low-voltage apparatus.

Is the switch used in series or parallel?
A circuit switch is normally connected in series with the load so it can control whether current flows through the circuit.

What terminals does the switch have?
The terminal type is not confirmed. It should be checked from the final product datasheet before publishing or ordering.

Can it be used with bulbs and buzzers?
Yes. It can control bulbs, buzzers, small motors and other compatible low-voltage loads within the confirmed rating.

Is it safe for students?
It is safe for supervised educational use when connected only to compatible low-voltage circuits and inspected before practical work.