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They're used in and for retaining walls (any retaining walls), parking areas, driveway, etc. It's used to make a strong base, ideal for landscaping, pavers and surrounding areas, hard stands, paths, etc.\r\rMany other types of roads are built atop different forms of material, including dirt which requires regular levelling through grading processes. However, road base can be applied over almost any soil type because its particles bond together by inserting their tiny particle chains into one another like Lego blocks to create strong seams that prevent them from shifting around when disturbed by traffic or torn up during roadway excavation projects.\r\rRoad base gravel is also used in building dams and levees because its rounded edges help reduce the amount of water penetrating its upper surfaces, which can continue to erode downward to create openings for floods over time if not prevented by structural barriers like dams or levees.\r\rThe road base material used for these types of projects is often graded based on how small they are, with gravel typically ranging in size from 4 - 10 millimetres (mm) across and sand particles measuring 2 - 4 mm in diameter. Larger rocks found within road base gravel include stones that range between 16 - 20 mm in diameter, which can be separated out during processing to acquire more pure aggregate qualities without including large expanded spaces inside them.\r\rAny project such as walkways, paving, garden, driveway or multiple driveways, parking areas, hard stands, bulka bags, etc. use this material.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"Where does road base come from?","text":"Road base is usually acquired through quarries where natural rock formations are mined so dust can be extracted from the surrounding deposits. Limestone is typically quarried using drilling processes, while basalt's highly resistant surface can be broken off with explosives.\r\rGranite often breaks apart during this process due to the high temperatures generated by friction forces between its mineral components, which are exposed through heating. The material that makes up road base is then ground into small pieces before being separated into different classifications based on their sizes and specific weight measurements.\r\rRoad base gravel isn't classified in a universal way because of the varied types of stone it consists of, but instead by how large each type of particle appears relative to an individual's eyesight after processing it down to manageable sizes. 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This means that a 100 m road would require 1,000 t of rock material for its foundation. The width of the road or the width of the driveway should be considered.\r\rThese figures also assume that an average 3-inch thickness is applied for roads and driveways and up to 6 inches may be used for more traffic-heavy areas like highways. The surface of the finished product needs to be taken into account when calculating the amount of road base needed, as well as any additional materials you plan to use for making it.\r\rUsing this estimated figure ensures your project has a sound foundation that will be durable enough to endure heavy traffic loads, but it's still possible to alter the makeup of your road base material based on which aspects you want it to improve. 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It's commonly used for electrical isolation, especially at higher voltages, where other methods, such as transformers, are impractical. \r\rIsolation is required to prevent a short circuit or electric shock, which could harm people and equipment.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"What are the key features of an isolator switch?","text":"An electrical isolator is designed to effectively isolate two different parts of an electrical power circuit or an instrument. 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The green status LED will indicate if a switch is on or off, and blue LEDs will show what each switch does (e.g.: which lights are on in a room). \r\rAlso, because the isolator switches are operated manually having no complicated programming, all you need to do is turn the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to operate your switches ","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h3","heading":"Low power consumption","text":"Energy consumption is less than 0.1 watts when \"off\" and less than 0.5 watts when \"on\". 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The isolation switches use optocouplers that use light as the communication mechanism between switches. \r\rWhen current flows through an LED in one switch, it will emit light using the photoelectric effect and this light is received by a phototransistor in another switch. \r\rCurrent flows through this transistor and provides similar emission of LEDs so they can receive each other's signal interchangeably.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"What are the switches made of? ","text":"An isolator switch comprises a control unit that contains a logic circuit and relays connection by an optocoupler. It can be built into neat modules for ease of installing inside your electrical panel box or cabinet. \r\rThe modular design allows you to configure your system to suit specific requirements like the number of poles (contacts), operating voltage, different types of terminals needed like blade or screw connector, etc., whether you want an emergency stop button, locks, etc.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"What is the difference between a switch and an isolator? ","text":"The fundamental difference between an isolator switch and an ordinary switch is the fact that it provides complete electrical isolation, there are no-load conditions (electrical connection).\r\rAn isolator switch controls a circuit in electrical isolation from the input side to the output side of the isolator switch because it has no direct electrical connection.\r\rA conventional on/off single-pole, double-throw (SPDT), or changeover switch can connect one circuit to another but does not isolate them electrically, so if one fails, there will be continuity in both circuits. \r\rThis may allow dangerous voltage of electrical current to flow through the failed circuit. It's also possible for all switches downstream to fail in detecting continuity and, thus, fail-safe, making it impossible to turn anything off.\r\rAn isolator switch solves this problem by providing a single SPDT or changeover switch that controls two circuits with complete electrical isolation between them, which means that if one fails, the other will operate independently \r\rThe optocoupler keeps the two circuits electrically isolated from each other and allows either circuit to be turned on or off without affecting the other. This prevents dangerous voltage or current from flowing through the failed circuit and ensures a fail-safe operation \r\rIn addition, since there is no direct electrical connection between either input and output of an isolator switch, it can also prevent cross-contamination of hazardous voltages within a system in the event of a failure.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"Can you connect multiple switches together? ","text":"A single IS-01 switch will control a set of lights, small appliances, or other low-power devices. Multiple switches can be wired in series so that the first one controls two circuits and the second one controls four circuits, and so on. \r\rYou can wire up to a maximum of eight switches in series before you have to use relays, although having more than five is not recommended as it becomes too complicated for most people\r\rIn switch mode, an isolator switch simply connects two adjacent terminals together when the control input terminal is energised and disconnects them when it's de-energised. The output section has normally open (NO) terminals only, which are only connected when they are energised.\r\rThere is no direct connection between the input and output in switch mode. This is useful where you want to connect two circuits together without affecting them or each other when either circuit fails.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"When would you use an isolation switch? ","text":"An isolation switch can be used in all situations where two circuits have to be connected together, but there is a risk of one failing. It's suitable for any kind of domestic, commercial, or industrial application where you need to control devices from more than a single point.\r\rThe switch has a number of important applications; \r\rFor safety and protection where hazardous voltages are present. In these cases, it's essential that the integrity of the electrical system, including the isolation between power sources and other circuits, should not be compromised under any circumstance - like say if there was an electrical fire or another emergency such as gas escaping into an area or dangerous fumes getting into your ventilation system.\r\rThere should also be no possibility of electricity flowing through a failed circuit, such as when using domestic appliances.\r\rIt should protect equipment from all forms of interference, including electromagnetic fields and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI). This makes it ideal for use in any situation where two circuits need to be connected together and one contains sensitive electronic equipment like computers or televisions. This is especially useful in buildings with strong radio waves like hospitals and TV studios, near high voltage cables or overhead power lines, etc.\r\rFor hazardous environments, an isolator switch can also prevent cross-contamination of hazardous voltages within a system in the event of a failure. In addition, metal-enclosed isolator switches are also available that meet the requirements for intrinsically safe electrical equipment. WorkSafe Queensland has a good reference for identifying voltage hazards.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"Difference between isolator switches and circuit breakers","text":"There are similarities in some of the functionalities of circuit breakers and isolator switches on an electrical circuit, however, there is a major difference in terms of when they are operational.\r\rCircuit breakers work automatically while, for an electrical isolator, it's operated manually. Falling under the umbrella of a mechanical switch, isolator switches act as disconnector switch to isolate any electrical circuit before fixing it up.\r\rOn the other hand, a circuit breaker protects the electrical circuit from an electrical power surge. With a circuit breaker, you'll be able to work on the appliances while the current is on and off when dealing with an electrical isolator.\r\rI believe you now have an understanding of what an electrical switch is and how best it can serve you in relation to a circuit breaker. \r\rOne thing to note is that while the location of a circuit breaker may not be in close vicinity (such as in the hallway, basement, utility closet, etc) an isolator switch should be placed in an easily accessible space and in close proximity to your electronic apparatus (the air conditioner, electric ovens, hot water units, fan or refrigerators).\r\rHence, aside from the circuit breaker, the electrical isolators offer additional security not only for your appliances but also for the electrical work repair done.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null}]}}],"categories":null},"localsearchCMSArticles({\"categoryName\":\"electricians\",\"size\":5})":{"__typename":"ArticleConnection","results":[{"__typename":"ArticleEdge","article":{"__typename":"Article","articleId":"F0294E13-359E-2644-954B-32BDB00D008C","articleTitle":"How Much Does Electrical Wire Cost in Australia? 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