Flickering lights
 

I have some wall sconces that are hooked up to a dimmer switch. When the
switch is completely turned off, the sconces will occasionally flicker on
(very dim) and then off again. Any idea why this might be happening?

"MPost" wrote in message
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I have some wall sconces that are hooked up to a dimmer switch. When the
switch is completely turned off, the sconces will occasionally flicker on
(very dim) and then off again. Any idea why this might be happening?

Turned off is not the same as turned down. Are you switching them off or
just turning the knob all the way down?

"MPost" wrote in message
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I have some wall sconces that are hooked up to a dimmer switch. When the
switch is completely turned off, the sconces will occasionally flicker on
(very dim) and then off again. Any idea why this might be happening?


Are they fluorescents? I had some ceiling lights that did that occasionally.
During an remodel I found that there was a shared neutral that was carrying
current and since these were cheaply CF lamps they would flash occasionally.

This is just a WAG

If the prior suggestions did not work or fit, try replacing the dimmer
switch, it may be defective. It should have true off position.

--
Joseph Meehan

26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math
"MPost" wrote in message
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I have some wall sconces that are hooked up to a dimmer switch. When the
switch is completely turned off, the sconces will occasionally flicker on
(very dim) and then off again. Any idea why this might be happening?

The dimmer is a slider type, and I slide it until it clicks. So, I think I'm
getting it turned completely off. Also, the lights are regular
incandescents.

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"MPost" wrote in message
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I have some wall sconces that are hooked up to a dimmer switch. When the
switch is completely turned off, the sconces will occasionally flicker on
(very dim) and then off again. Any idea why this might be happening?

Turned off is not the same as turned down. Are you switching them off or
just turning the knob all the way down?

MPost wrote:
I have some wall sconces that are hooked up to a dimmer switch. When the
switch is completely turned off, the sconces will occasionally flicker on
(very dim) and then off again. Any idea why this might be happening?


Hi,
I think your dimmer switch is going South.
Tony