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What would cause half of your electricity to go off in your home when you turned on a light switch and the fuse did not blow?
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∙ 13y ago
Not sure but just reset your breakers
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What are the ways to waste electricity?
Wasting electricity? Left all you electronic devices turned on. Switch on the light in daytime and keep your refrigerator always open.
What would cause a fuse to blow when turning the light switch off if you have 3 switches hooked up in your bathroom and the power blows every time you turn the switch off but not while it is on?
Is it just one switch that causes it or do they all cause it? Sometimes a switch will cause a surge when turned off because electricity will arc inside the switch trying to continue powering the device. This can be seen if you unplug an appliance while its still on: you'll see an arc at the outlet. Loose wiring at the switch or anywhere on the circuit will cause this as well.
When a light switch is turned on what is done to the curcuit?
When a light switched is turned on the circuit is usually closed.
Why does the light socket smoke or pop when the switch is turned on?
It's not suppose to sizzle, you need a new light switch! It might start a fire!! When a switch makes a noise when turned on, this would indicate a quite worn switch or a switch that is not connected properly. The audible noise is made from electricity jumping over a small gap. This jumping does unfortunately create heat and might in worst case cause a fire. It might be easy enough as just tighten a few screws in order to correct this.
Could a bad circuit breaker light switch or plug outlet cause the bedroom light to flicker when turned on?
Yes a bad circuit breaker and a bad light switch can cause a light to flicker when its turned on. It could also be caused by loose wiring going or coming from that paticular circuit. it also could be something in the fixture itself causing. Checking for loose connections is your cheapest and first route to go.
Does electricity flow through a light when the light is turned off?
The OFF position on the light switch interrupts the flow of electricity to the light bulb. If the switch is ON, there is always electricity at the light socket, even when the light bulb is removed. if the lamp is still pluged in electricity is still flowing through the lamp even if it is off or on
What is in a light bulb when it's switch is turned on or connected the electricity flows through what we call?
A closed current
What are the ways to waste electricity?
Wasting electricity? Left all you electronic devices turned on. Switch on the light in daytime and keep your refrigerator always open.
What happened when you turned on the switch of the light?
A switch is placed in an electrical circuit in order to place a gap when the switch is off, so the circuit is broken. When the switch is on, the circuit is complete and the electricity can flow round the circuit.
When the switch is closed it means that?
There is a complete path for the electricity to flow. The opposite of an open circuit. If a light switch is on and the light comes on, the circuit is closed. If the switch is turned off, the light goes off because the circuit is open.
When a light switch is turned on what travels through the wire?
Current flows through a wire when a light switch is turned on.
What cause the security and dome light not turning off when you lock your 2001 blazer?
Be sure the dome light switch is not turned on manually.
What would cause a fuse to blow when turning the light switch off if you have 3 switches hooked up in your bathroom and the power blows every time you turn the switch off but not while it is on?
Is it just one switch that causes it or do they all cause it? Sometimes a switch will cause a surge when turned off because electricity will arc inside the switch trying to continue powering the device. This can be seen if you unplug an appliance while its still on: you'll see an arc at the outlet. Loose wiring at the switch or anywhere on the circuit will cause this as well.
When a light switch is turned on what is done to the curcuit?
When a light switched is turned on the circuit is usually closed.
Why does a light stay on after switch is turned off?
Either the switch is broken or it doesn't go to that light.
When a light is turned on energy from electricity changes into?
gas
Why does the light socket smoke or pop when the switch is turned on?
It's not suppose to sizzle, you need a new light switch! It might start a fire!! When a switch makes a noise when turned on, this would indicate a quite worn switch or a switch that is not connected properly. The audible noise is made from electricity jumping over a small gap. This jumping does unfortunately create heat and might in worst case cause a fire. It might be easy enough as just tighten a few screws in order to correct this.
