electricity






 

Question by  jflick (19)

How do you diagnose if an electrical switch does not work?

 
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Answer by  tracker76 (135)

Check to see if there is voltage on the other side of the switch, either with a volt meter of by plugging something in.

 
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Answer by  Macca (49)

In house wiring, the best way is to use a non-contact voltage detector. Near the switch it should light up. If it does not, the problem is elsewhere. If there is power at the switch, check at the appliance cord. If there is no power, the switch is broken.

 
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