Electricity Kit Component – Changeover Switch [1151]

The Changeover Switch is a versatile and reliable component from the Electricity Kit Components series, designed to help students explore switching, control, and circuit behaviour. Each switch is mounted on a robust yellow plastic panel and fitted with two 4mm sockets, enabling simple and secure connections using standard 4mm stackable leads.

This component allows students to redirect current flow between alternative pathways, making it ideal for teaching circuit control, switching mechanisms, and comparative circuit investigations. Its durable construction ensures it withstands frequent use in school laboratories.

Key Features

• Mounted on a sturdy yellow plastic panel for long‑lasting classroom use
• Includes two 4mm sockets for easy circuit connection
• Compatible with 4mm stackable leads
• Provides a changeover switching mechanism for behavioural comparisons in circuits
• Ideal for circuit redirection, control, and alternating pathways
• Robust and reliable design suitable for repeated handling

Ideal for School Science Lessons

Perfect for KS2, KS3, and GCSE Physics, the Changeover Switch helps students develop a clear understanding of switching and control in electrical circuits. It supports a variety of hands‑on investigations and encourages interactive learning.

• Teaching the function of a changeover switch in electrical systems
• Investigating current flow along different circuit paths
• Comparing the behaviour of components when circuits are redirected
• Building decision‑based or alternating circuits
• Developing confidence in working with circuit components and symbols

Simple, durable, and highly useful for a wide range of practical activities, this Changeover Switch is an essential component for any school electricity kit.