On Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:12:16 GMT,
(emgrene) wrote:

I have a wall switch ths when tested shows low current flowing. I changes

I doubt if you measure the current at all. Many people say current
when they mean voltage, and few people have a device to measure AC
current.

So, did you measure the voltage or the current? Where were your
probes when you measured the voltage, and did you use an analog meter
or a digital meter?

And what was the voltage (or current) reading that you got when you
measured? Why don't you tell us that. There's a big difference
between 105 volts and 10 volts, and they mean diffferent things.

OH, you're using a light. They indicate voltage, not current. Because
test lights are not connected in series with the current you would
like to measure. Pleaes either learn enough to get your terminology
right, or give more details in the first place, like the fact that you
are using a neon test light.

You should get yourself a meter and learn to understand it. They are
less than 20 dollars at Home Depot or Radio Shack. RS is better
becaues they have several models. GET the second cheapest one that is
about 16 dollars, or get one from Harbor Freight, which is about 4
dollars on sale (6 at other times) plus shipping. The big
disadvantage of Harbor Freight meters is that the cheap ones don't
have audible indicators for continuity (When you measure resistance
and it's low enough, a huzzer sounds. Very convenient, and you don't
have to look at the meter. Cheap HF meters don't have that, but I
think 16 dollar RS meters do. )

Although digital meters can sometimes show misleading induced
voltages, you can learn to allow for that. And IMO they are easier to
use and work in more situations. But analog meters (those with a
needle that moves) won't show these induced voltages and can be
simpler to use.

out the switch but it has low current flowing and the overhead light will
not light.

Fluorscent, compact fluorescent, or incandescant light?

I removed the overhead fixture and tested it. There is no
current flowing through to it.

You probalby mean voltage here too.

Can you tell me what the problem is?

No. I need more info.