LED light fixture flickering after changing switches
#1
08-20-22, 08:20 AM
LED light fixture flickering after changing switches
Hi everyone,
I recently changed a 3-way normal switch to a smart one (Kasa HS210). Both are not dimmable. The LED light started flickering after that. The problem remained even after I replaced the old switch back. I have tried tightening all the connections and wire nuts to no avail.
I am wondering what the cause could be and how do I go about fixing it? Thank you for reading!
Video of the flickered light
These are the photos of the switches and the inside of the light:
- Old 3-way switch
- New smart switch
- Light fixture 1, Light fixture 2
I recently changed a 3-way normal switch to a smart one (Kasa HS210). Both are not dimmable. The LED light started flickering after that. The problem remained even after I replaced the old switch back. I have tried tightening all the connections and wire nuts to no avail.
I am wondering what the cause could be and how do I go about fixing it? Thank you for reading!
Video of the flickered light
These are the photos of the switches and the inside of the light:
- Old 3-way switch
- New smart switch
- Light fixture 1, Light fixture 2
#2
08-20-22, 10:26 AM
Group Moderator
Use a multi meter or voltage tester to check the power to the light. Is the power fluctuating, blinking on/off or is the light continuously getting power?
eager2learn
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#3
08-21-22, 05:21 AM
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eager2learn
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#4
08-21-22, 07:28 AM
Thanks all!
@Pilot Dane: From the video you will see it blinked for a bit, went dark briefly then blinked again
@Tolyn Ironhand: I tried that twice, even tested with a new switch but no luck
@Pilot Dane: From the video you will see it blinked for a bit, went dark briefly then blinked again
@Tolyn Ironhand: I tried that twice, even tested with a new switch but no luck
#7
08-28-22, 04:33 PM
Update: I found the issue. At the other switch with dimmer, the dimmer was at lowest setting. Raising it to the highest level made the flickering went away. Thank you all!
