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That's what I thought at first, but I don't think light switches show red on the toggle when on, only higher rated switches. I did...
Wednesday at 9:29 AM
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Just a poor quality switch.
Wednesday at 9:28 AM
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I'd agree that a certain amount of sparking would be normal and with it being an isolator switch that's probably only used occasionally...
Wednesday at 9:03 AM
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When breaking a live circuit there will always be some element of arcing and sparking until the contact gap is sufficiently wide to stop...
Wednesday at 9:00 AM
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Obviously if its a 2-way or intermediate light switch, a "red-on" indication could be either way? hence not really much use on a light...
Wednesday at 8:59 AM
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Had a sparky out to be on safe side. Property is tenanted and tenant is quite a worrier. They confirmed just arcing as tenant was...
Wednesday at 8:58 AM
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Just wondering if that isn’t a 5 or 6 amp light switch misapplied?
May 6, 2024
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Agree with above comments pretty normal . Light switches will do the same under load.
May 6, 2024
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normal-ish. you'll always get a spark when making / breaking a load like that but its not usually that visible. if you get any burning /...
May 5, 2024
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The emersion heater switch is sparking when turned to the off position….see video Does this need changing? Safe to use in the mean...
May 5, 2024
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