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toggle light switch
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:00 pm
by marcuso
The toggle on a switch moves up and down but doesn't switch the light and it feels 'loose'. Can this be repaired? I see there are two tiny holes on the ring at the base of the toggle which look as if a tool could be used to unscrew ring.
Thanks
Markus O
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:17 pm
by ericmark
Unlikely the norm is overheating due to bad contact and melting the plastic inside.
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:56 am
by marcuso
ericmark wrote:Unlikely the norm is overheating due to bad contact and melting the plastic inside.
Thanks. The switch never felt hot. Guess I'll buy a new switch if I can find one the same (to match another in the room - or I'll need to buy two!)
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:35 pm
by ericmark
The very small spring loaded plunger which would likely melt would not likely transfer enough heat for the fault to be seen without disseminating the switch.