Problem with a Circuit Breaker
 

Hello. Here is my situation.

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I live in a single-family home in Chicago. On our circuit breaker, the
#12 switch controls the following:

1) ALL lights and electrical sockets in one bathroom,

2) ALL lights and electrical sockets in one bedroom, and

3) SOME lights and electrical sockets in a second bedroom, which is my
bedroom.

The OTHER lights and electrical sockets in my bedroom are controlled
by a different switch.

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When I turn on any light controlled by switch #12, the light flickers
for a little while and then goes out. When the light goes out, ALL the
lights and electrical sockets that are controlled by switch #12 go
out.

To remedy this problem, I have to go to switch #12 and turn the switch
on and off repeatedly, until the lights and electrical sockets
controlled by switch #12 regain power.

This has been happening for a few months. I try to use the lights and
sockets controlled by switch #12 as little as possible, but that
policy is becoming very inconvenient. So, what is the problem with my
electricity? And how do I fix the problem?

Thank you for any information.

Problem with a Circuit Breaker
 

Problem with a Circuit Breaker
 

I would start with the breaker first. Swap it with another breaker of
same amperage and see if the same thing happens.

If the same thing happens, are there GFI outlets in the bathrooms? It
could be the GFI circuitry is faulty and the outlet or needs
replacing. . You could bypass the outlet and see if the same thing
happens.

Problem with a Circuit Breaker
 

Couple of things come to mind. Since "repeatedly" turning the breaker on and
off helps, it could either be a bad breaker. or just as likely, the neutral
wire is coming loose.

If you're comfortable working in electrical panel boxes, replace the breaker
and tighten all the neutrals. Since you're posing the question to usenet,
I'm guessing you're not eager to open the panel box. Find an electrician or
handyman to do the breaker, and the tightening wires.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
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wrote in message
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Hello. Here is my situation.

----------

I live in a single-family home in Chicago. On our circuit breaker, the
#12 switch controls the following:

1) ALL lights and electrical sockets in one bathroom,

2) ALL lights and electrical sockets in one bedroom, and

3) SOME lights and electrical sockets in a second bedroom, which is my
bedroom.

The OTHER lights and electrical sockets in my bedroom are controlled
by a different switch.

----------

When I turn on any light controlled by switch #12, the light flickers
for a little while and then goes out. When the light goes out, ALL the
lights and electrical sockets that are controlled by switch #12 go
out.

To remedy this problem, I have to go to switch #12 and turn the switch
on and off repeatedly, until the lights and electrical sockets
controlled by switch #12 regain power.

This has been happening for a few months. I try to use the lights and
sockets controlled by switch #12 as little as possible, but that
policy is becoming very inconvenient. So, what is the problem with my
electricity? And how do I fix the problem?

Thank you for any information.

Problem with a Circuit Breaker
 

Or, loose neutral.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..


"Tony Hwang" wrote in message
...
wrote:
Hi,
Did you check if there is loose connection on the breaker? Is the
breaker seated tight?

Problem with a Circuit Breaker
 

On Nov 24, 11:34*pm, wrote:
Hello. Here is my situation.

----------

I live in a single-family home in Chicago. On our circuit breaker, the
#12 switch controls the following:

1) ALL lights and electrical sockets in one bathroom,

2) ALL lights and electrical sockets in one bedroom, and

3) SOME lights and electrical sockets in a second bedroom, which is my
bedroom.

The OTHER lights and electrical sockets in my bedroom are controlled
by a different switch.

----------

When I turn on any light controlled by switch #12, the light flickers
for a little while and then goes out. When the light goes out, ALL the
lights and electrical sockets that are controlled by switch #12 go
out.

To remedy this problem, I have to go to switch #12 and turn the switch
on and off repeatedly, until the lights and electrical sockets
controlled by switch #12 regain power.

This has been happening for a few months. I try to use the lights and
sockets controlled by switch #12 as little as possible, but that
policy is becoming very inconvenient. So, what is the problem with my
electricity? And how do I fix the problem?

Thank you for any information.

You might also have cheap backstabber receptacles that are daisy
chained and not pigtailed. You may need pro help to remedy that
situation.

Joe