Re: OT - Light Switch Replacement

Hunter wrote:
On Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:41:37 GMT, "Max" <thesameoldme@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

When you folks say, "socket", do you mean "receptacle"? Cause a
socket is what a bulb screws into and a receptacle is what a plug
plugs into and you all are confusing me.

Sorry receptacle, as opposed to switch.

Okay, here's what's happened. I'm not touching it. I went to Lowes
and got the GB Live Wire.

Figured out how to get the batteries in, a major feat on its own, and
held it up to a receptacle <g>

It flashed and beeped and was quite sure there was plenty of power at
the receptacle,

So, I walked it over to the busted switch and nothing. So, there's no
power at the switch. That makes no sense, even if the switch was off
when it broke, wouldn't there be power going to it?

I wanted there to be power so when I threw the breaker there would be
no power. Now, I'm not sure what's going on and have decided to wait
for the cavalry.

I would have gotten an electrician here in the first place but it is a
holiday weekend.... (Why do these things always happen on a holiday
weekend?)

So, thank you all for the great advice. I will keep the Live Wire
thingie because it's a good thing to have....

Hunter <- chicken

Yes, that would make sense, HOWEVER, it depends where you tested, there is a
wire going to the switch, and that may be powered, and one going from the
switch to the light, and that is ONLY powered when the switch is on... in
your case, if you think the switch is bad, that won't work if you tested on
the wire AFTER the switch (whether it is bad or turned off)... I suggest you
either call an electrician, or try plan B (duct tape a flashlight to the top
of a hat.. turn off the power, change the switch, power back on....done
that, and lets me have both hands free and see when I turn off the main
power.. oh yeah, reset the clocks that are flashing :)


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