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Electrical flash behind light switch plate affiliateian 06-21-2006
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Posted by on June 21, 2006, 8:12 pm
I am wondering if this is normal. I can see flashes of light sometimes
when I flick on various light switches around the house. It's
intermitent but most noticeable at night when there is little light in
the room. I am nervous this is going to start a fire. Spoke with the
developer they said it's normal. Any thoughts?


Posted by Toller on June 21, 2006, 8:18 pm

>I am wondering if this is normal. I can see flashes of light sometimes
> when I flick on various light switches around the house. It's
> intermitent but most noticeable at night when there is little light in
> the room. I am nervous this is going to start a fire. Spoke with the
> developer they said it's normal. Any thoughts?
>
This has to be a troll. Even the worst arc wouldn't be visible with a
switchplate in place.

But just in case it isn't; no, a significant arc when using a switch isn't
normal. It will eventually cause damage or fire.



Posted by RayV on June 21, 2006, 8:39 pm

Toller wrote:
> >I am wondering if this is normal. I can see flashes of light sometimes
> > when I flick on various light switches around the house. It's
> > intermitent but most noticeable at night when there is little light in
> > the room. I am nervous this is going to start a fire. Spoke with the
> > developer they said it's normal. Any thoughts?
> >
> This has to be a troll. Even the worst arc wouldn't be visible with a
> switchplate in place.
>
> But just in case it isn't; no, a significant arc when using a switch isn't
> normal. It will eventually cause damage or fire.

I put in the cheapos from the depot and can see a spark when I flick on
a light in the dark, you have to be at the right angle to see it. Yes
I have cover plates on.


Posted by Toller on June 21, 2006, 11:05 pm

>
> Toller wrote:
>> >I am wondering if this is normal. I can see flashes of light sometimes
>> > when I flick on various light switches around the house. It's
>> > intermitent but most noticeable at night when there is little light in
>> > the room. I am nervous this is going to start a fire. Spoke with the
>> > developer they said it's normal. Any thoughts?
>> >
>> This has to be a troll. Even the worst arc wouldn't be visible with a
>> switchplate in place.
>>
>> But just in case it isn't; no, a significant arc when using a switch
>> isn't
>> normal. It will eventually cause damage or fire.
>
> I put in the cheapos from the depot and can see a spark when I flick on
> a light in the dark, you have to be at the right angle to see it. Yes
> I have cover plates on.
>
If you say so. My house has "contractors" switches, and I have never seen
an arc.



Posted by mm on June 21, 2006, 11:40 pm

>
>>I am wondering if this is normal. I can see flashes of light sometimes
>> when I flick on various light switches around the house. It's
>> intermitent but most noticeable at night when there is little light in
>> the room. I am nervous this is going to start a fire. Spoke with the
>> developer they said it's normal. Any thoughts?

I think God is talking to you. Pay close attention to the lights and
you will understand what he is saying.

>This has to be a troll. Even the worst arc wouldn't be visible with a
>switchplate in place.

No, it's visible through the lever part of ivory colored switches,
especially if it is dark in the room and the switch turns on something
that is not a light or something in the other room. Would God do
this if no one could see it?

>But just in case it isn't; no, a significant arc when using a switch isn't
>normal. It will eventually cause damage or fire.

These are little arcs. I think they're normal.


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