Mercury switch definition

Mercury switch means a product or device, containing mercury added during its manufacture, that opens or closes an electrical circuit or gas valve, including, but not limited to, mercury float switches actuated by rising or falling liquid levels, mercury tilt switches actuated by a change in the switch position, mercury pressure switches actuated by a change in pressure, mercury temperature switches actuated by a change in temperature, and mercury flame sensors. [415 ILCS 5/3.284]
Mercury switch means a mercury−added product or device that opens or closes an electrical circuit or gas valve. “Mer- cury switch” includes mercury float switches actuated by rising or falling liquid levels, mercury tilt switches actuated by a change in the switch position, mercury pressure switches actuated by a change in pressure, mercury temperature switches actuated by a change in temperature, and mercury flame sensors. “Mercury switch” does not include a mercury−added thermostat.
Mercury switch means a mercury-containing capsule that is part of a convenience light switch assembly installed in a vehicle's hood or trunk.

Examples of Mercury switch in a sentence

  • Ideally, the NVMSRP, in conjunction with existing State programs, will achieve an overall 80 to 90 percent rate of Mercury Switch recovery.

  • The National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program (NVMSRP) is intended to be a cooperative effort among auto manufacturers, steelmakers, dismantlers, shredders, US EPA, States (as set forth in the ECOS Resolution # 04-7), representatives of the environmental community and trade associations of certain stakeholders.

  • The Parties to this Memorandum of Understanding agree to work in good faith to establish an effective voluntary National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program (NVMSRP) as quickly and cost effectively as possible.

  • Mercury Switch removal will be increasingly successful nationwide when all parties work to create a system that encourages Mercury Switch removal and recovery at rates sufficient to reduce significantly the amount of mercury that otherwise would be emitted to the environment.

  • Voluntary Initiatives • Provide technical assistance to facilities participating in the Metal Finishing Strategic Goals Program, Mercury Switch Removal Program, Green Governments Illinois Program, Region 5 Sustainability Network and Hospitals for a Healthy Environment.


More Definitions of Mercury switch

Mercury switch means each mercury-containing capsule, commonly known as a "bullet", that is part of a convenience light switch assembly installed in a vehicle.
Mercury switch means any light switch or an anti-lock braking
Mercury switch means a mercury-added product or device that opens or closes an electrical circuit or gas valve.
Mercury switch means each capsule or assembly containing mercury that is part of a convenience light switch installed in a vehicle.
Mercury switch means each mercury-containing capsule or mercury-containing switch assembly that is part of a convenience light switch assembly or part of an anti-lock braking system assembly installed in a vehicle.
Mercury switch means an electrical switch that employs mercury to make an electrical contact. “Mercury switch” includes, but is not limited to, the following mercury- containing switches: mercury-containing motor vehicle switches, tilt switches, vibration- sensing switches, off-balance switches, float switches, silent light switches, and relays.
Mercury switch means a mercury-containing capsule, commonly known as a “bullet,” that is part of a convenience light switch assembly.