On 11 Jul 2003 09:51:27 GMT, (Huge) wrote:

"Adam" writes:
I've just noticed that the little red light on the cooker wall switch is
flickering. I'm sure it didn't used to do this. The switch itself is only
about 2 year old (although prior to today, I don't think it's ever been
switched off!).

Is is a sign of something bad, or is it simply (as I hope), that the light
in the switch itself has had enough? Should I just change the switch (maybe
for one without a light if it's going to be on 24/7?).

It's a neon, and they flicker. Some more than others. They get worse as they
get older.

I wouldn't bother replacing it until it dies completely, myself.

Got a neon in an all metal mains extension block (ex dexion racking
I'd guess! Says optima on it) This neon has been flickering on it's
way out for about ten years now! Maybe it's just slow to make up it's
mind? ;O)

No smell, no heat, no noise, no radio interference, it just flickers.

Take Care,
Gnube