Water shorted outdoor fixture- concerns?
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Water shorted outdoor fixture- concerns?
Stormageddon had finally reared its ugly head and shorted a back porch light that was supposedly weather resistant. Definitely a short- saw the blue flash, then no light.
The light in question is on a two way switch with a second light which is fine.
Obviously I can't do anything about it until it stops raining, however should I have any immediate concerns? I was tempted to turn off the breaker, but it's on the same circuit as my garage lights.
Any advice would be great. TIA.
The light in question is on a two way switch with a second light which is fine.
Obviously I can't do anything about it until it stops raining, however should I have any immediate concerns? I was tempted to turn off the breaker, but it's on the same circuit as my garage lights.
Any advice would be great. TIA.
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The light in question is on a two way switch with a second light which is fine.
Definitely a short- saw the blue flash, then no light.
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My mistake, I meant a three way switch with two lights.
However, there is such a thing as a two way switch. It's a basic switch/light setup IIRC.
Also, a short can occur on the branch w/o tripping the breaker if the flow of the current doesn't exceed the breaker amperage.
However, there is such a thing as a two way switch. It's a basic switch/light setup IIRC.
Also, a short can occur on the branch w/o tripping the breaker if the flow of the current doesn't exceed the breaker amperage.
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there is such a thing as a two way switch. It's a basic switch/light setup IIRC.
a short can occur on the branch w/o tripping the breaker if the flow of the current doesn't exceed the breaker amperage.
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2-way switch is what they call a 3-way switch in the U.K. the term is not used in the U.S. or Canada. Both a single location switch (my nickname) and a 3-way switch are single pole switches, SPST and SPDT.
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2-way switch is what they call a 3-way switch in the U.K
The only issue with the bulb is it's an LED flood. Would that flash the same.
Honestly, I think I just need to wait for a break in the weather and get in there and check things out (with the breaker off!)
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The only issue with the bulb is it's an LED flood. Would that flash the same.
Honestly, I think I just need to wait for a break in the weather and get in there and check things out (with the breaker off!)
Honestly, I think I just need to wait for a break in the weather and get in there and check things out (with the breaker off!)