Please can you help. On a two way switch lighting system with both switches in the off position, the light bulb pulses (the light bulb in question is a low energy type).
2006-11-19 08:03:30 · 10 answers · asked by Lolly9 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
putting the bulb in a table lamp is a good idea, it will check if the bulb is OK
but if it pulses - with both switches 'off' it indicates that *some* current is going through the circuit, which is not correct. you should get a professional electrician to check the circuit
2006-11-19 08:12:36 · answer #1 · answered by Vinni and beer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must first try another bulb in the circuit preferably a normal type and try the low energy bulb in another circuit first in a table lamp and then in the inverted position if the table lamp proves to be OK. If you still have problems then seek professional help.
2006-11-19 09:59:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like a short in the switch you should have a electrician check it for you. They will charge you for a full hr to repair but for peace of mind it is worth it. With both switches off there should be no light from bulb
2006-11-19 08:12:40 · answer #3 · answered by Gary W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got one of them too. Its not the bulb. How often does yours pulse? Mine goes once every 14 seconds. Duration is about 1/4 of a second. Doesn't do it on normal bulbs. I keep meaning to get a meter on it and investigate a bit but I'm incredibly lazy.
2006-11-19 08:14:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing is to try this with a normal bulb fitted and see what happens?? Depends what you mean by 'OFF POSITION' there is not really an off position for two, two-way switches, if the circuit is OFF with both UP then it will also be OFF with both DOWN, or if you swap the pass wires (strappers) they will become one up one down for off (or on ) and the reverse for On (or off) if you understand what I mean. (A spark would).
What happens if you change ONE switch from the position you have described?? Has someone been doing a bit of wiring and got some wires crossed?? Could have got a dimmer mixed into the circuit somewhere???!!!
2006-11-19 09:22:32 · answer #5 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stick the bulb in a table lamp and check if it still pulses - if so the bulb is knackered (which it probably is).
I had one of these bulbs exhibit exactly the same symptom.
2006-11-19 08:07:56 · answer #6 · answered by Bill N 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well if you have no ghost it may be a earth leakage or a poor connection in light switch . if you are not to good at diy ask a neighbour to check out switch / light fitting .
2006-11-19 08:11:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace the lamps in your 2 way setup with 'normal' lamps, and try the lamp you removed elsewhere. .does the 2 way flash? you have problem on that cct. Remember, 'Low Energy Lamps' are miniature flourescents, we have all seen those flash, eh.
2006-11-20 10:01:38 · answer #8 · answered by johncob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't mess with it yourself. Call in a qualified electrician
2006-11-19 08:13:03 · answer #9 · answered by dawleymouse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NICE ANSWER (SIMON G)
What you're saying is.... If you're not any good at electrics...
Ask a neighbour to kill himself instead!!!
2006-11-19 08:26:37 · answer #10 · answered by The LIZARD of OG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋