Bad 3-Way Switch-- Again
On 6/15/21 11:44 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
Marilyn Manson writes:
On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 10:54:31 AM UTC-4, Scott Lurndal wrote:
Wade Garrett writes:
A couple of years ago, I replaced a pair of little-used (and only during
the summer) standard 20 amp Leviton 3-way toggle light switches
controlling a Hunter Original ceiling fan because at least one of the
switches had failed.
I installed the same then-current model Levitons and everything worked
fine for a few years. And don't you know, at least one of them has just
now failed!
The original switches and the fan were installed during a room addition
construction project by a licensed electrician hired by the general
contractor whom we've used for years and does very good work.
What are the chances of this being just a random second switch failure
vs. needing to get an electrician out to check it over?
The chances are high that you've got a problem that should be
looked at.
Just for the sake of discussion, what problems can you think of that would
break a 3-way switch?
Obvious signs of arcing, loose connections, etc.
'nuf said.
Two failures on something as ultra-reliable as a Leviton switch?
Was the correct switch chosen for the application? Switching motor
loads isn't the normal job for a residential light switch.
What would be the right switch to use?
It's a 20 amp switch on a 20 amp circuit. There are several outlets on
that circuit-- but the fan is the only thing the switch controls. Hunter
says the fan draws 2 amps.
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