Timeline for Hallway light switch makes bedroom light brighter [closed]
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| Aug 25, 2020 at 12:07 | comment | added | D.A.S. | Do what the Dr says and inspect Neutral voltage to gnd on each condition and hunt for a bad connection at end or another. | |
| Aug 25, 2020 at 5:29 | history | closed |
Elliot Alderson user80875 Brian Carlton Voltage Spike♦ |
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| Aug 25, 2020 at 4:22 | answer | added | Mark Leavitt | timeline score: 1 | |
| Aug 24, 2020 at 22:31 | comment | added | DrMoishe Pippik | @CharlesCowie, an open neutral means loss of connection to the center of the split 120-0-120 VAC of the transformer. This is not uncommon, and it causes the mains to be divided unevenly across each side. Putting a load on one circuit causes an increase in voltage on the opposite circuit. This is dangerous and requires immediate attention! | |
| Aug 24, 2020 at 21:47 | comment | added | dandavis | @Aaron: depends on the bulb. some will sample avg voltage through a cap to determine output level, which works with most dimmer circuits (rheo, triac, etc). | |
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| Aug 24, 2020 at 21:23 | comment | added | Aaron | Loose neutral. Still connected, but not firmly. | |
| Aug 24, 2020 at 21:21 | comment | added | Aaron | @manassehkatz-Moving2Codidact if it were an LED bulb it wouldn't change brightness based on voltage variations. They are either on or off once you pass the on/off voltage threshold. | |
| Aug 24, 2020 at 20:27 | comment | added | jordan | @CharlesCowie is there any indication of an open neutral? | |
| Aug 24, 2020 at 19:46 | comment | added | manassehkatz-Moving 2 Codidact | @Aaron Yes, if it was a typical incandescent of fluorescent bulb. But LEDs often have driver circuits that can handle wide ranges - e.g., 100V - 250V. | |
| Aug 24, 2020 at 19:45 | comment | added | jordan | @SolarMike correct; should I delete this EE one then? | |
| Aug 24, 2020 at 19:43 | comment | added | Solar Mike | Cross posted here: diy.stackexchange.com/q/201869/97780 | |
| Aug 24, 2020 at 19:36 | comment | added | Aaron | If it were 240V the light bulb would pop! | |
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