ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Orscholz Switch

The Orscholz switch is like a special kind of traffic light.

Imagine you're standing at an intersection and you see a traffic light go from green to yellow to red. Cars stop at the red light and go at the green light. The Orscholz switch is kind of like that, but for big electric machines instead of cars.

The Orscholz switch can connect or disconnect large machines and power sources to help control the flow of electricity. It works like a big switch that you can flip on or off.

Think of it like being in charge of a really big light switch in your house - you can turn the lights on when you want to use them and turn them off when you're done.

But instead of turning lights on and off, the Orscholz switch controls things like giant electricity generators or transmission lines. It helps keep the electricity flowing smoothly and safely.

So the next time you see a traffic light, think of the Orscholz switch and how it helps control the flow of electricity!