Why do you have 60 volts of electricity at your light fixture the fixture is on a three way switch?

Answer 1

Good question, I have 3 in a circut, 2 at 120V, and one at 14V. Already replaced the outlet thinking that was bad, same result. More than likely there are defective connections somewhere in the wiring. Possibly under a wire nut. It could be all or none of the above. All depends where you put your volt meter to do the reading. With the light switch in the off position when you measure across the switch you will get line voltage of 120 volt, but when you turn on the light, it will read the voltage drop of the switch, should be 0 volts unless the connection is bad or if it is a dimmer switch then the voltage will be all over the place. from: bmetong

Answer 2

Your wiring is either improperly connected, or you have a bad (loose) connection somewhere. This condition is best diagnosed by a professional electrician. <><><>

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always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.

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Answer 3

Having 60 volts at the light fixture on a three-way switch could indicate a wiring issue, such as a loose connection or a faulty switch. It's important to check the connections at the switches and the fixture to ensure they are secure and properly connected. Additionally, a multimeter can help diagnose the specific source of the voltage drop.