peter d
Senior Member
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Re: LIght switches getting hot
It all boils down to what you were taught. All methods are fine as long as they produce quick results. However, some methods are more efficient than the other. I was taught to start in the middle of the circuit, otherwise know as "Divide and Conquer." That way, you are immediately dividing into two parts where the trouble could be.
Furthemore, taking measurements at a switch is very convenient and much easier than opening panels, junction boxes, etc. With a few quick measurements at the switch I can determine whether or not I need to go forward and look at the light fixture, or backward and look at the source.
Well, we will have to agree to disagree. I should add that removing the switch is not necessary to troubleshoot, but a dimmer should be removed.Originally posted by jbwhite:
Testing from line side of sw to load side of sw with sw off or removed will only tell you if the problem is from the source or not. it will not narrrow down what component is causing the problem.
It all boils down to what you were taught. All methods are fine as long as they produce quick results. However, some methods are more efficient than the other. I was taught to start in the middle of the circuit, otherwise know as "Divide and Conquer." That way, you are immediately dividing into two parts where the trouble could be.
Furthemore, taking measurements at a switch is very convenient and much easier than opening panels, junction boxes, etc. With a few quick measurements at the switch I can determine whether or not I need to go forward and look at the light fixture, or backward and look at the source.