How Does the Kill Switch Work on a Boat
The Kill Switch Is a Simple on/off Switch That Completes an Electrical Circuit to the Motor When It’s On, Allowing It to Run. When the Switch Is Off, It Breaks...
The kill switch is a simple ON/OFF switch that completes an electrical circuit to the motor when it’s on, allowing it to run. When the switch is off, it breaks the electrical circuit to the motor, preventing the engine from running. The kill switch is attached to the helmsman, either physically or electronically.
How do kill switches work?
A kill-switch is a very simple device that relies on a spring-loaded button to keep the switch open (ie off) when you want the engine to run. There is a clip which fits under the button of the kill-switch and the clip is attached to a tether which is also attached at the other end to the person controlling the boat.
What is the meaning of a kill switch?
noun. a button, switch, or other mechanism that allows a machine to be shut down immediately:Only use the kill switch in emergencies. Digital Technology. a command deployed to remotely lock, disable, or wipe an electronic device, as when the device is lost or stolen.
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