Having the surge protector should not affect individual circuits. It sounds more like to me you have a bad neutral somewhere. By that I mean a wire is loose. So say the light switch or TV is left on and the bad connection is currently open, neither work. So the wind or gremlins in your house do their work and the next thing you know their on because the circuit is now making through this poor connection. If this is the case, this is a bad deal ok. You should have this looked at by a qualified electrician. Now, there is something else it could be, it's called a switch feeder. It could be that somewhere else one of the kids turned on a light switch and poof, other stuff turns on. If this is the case, it's simply a matter of moving a wire from the switched side of the offending switch to the fed side. You can test this by making sure the light you want to come on is in the on position and then walking around the adjacent rooms and flicking on switches. You know, if the boys loosed some neutrals at your panel board when they were trying to find a spot for their surge protector, that would be the bad neutral I was talking about. If you just recently had it done, call them back and tell them what's going on. It will be as simple as removing the panel cover, re-tightening the screws on all the whites. You can do it yourself if you're brave. Just turn off the main and carefully tighten only the screws on the neutral/white bar. There are still places in a de-energized panel that can beat up on you, becareful and good luck.
Andy
AnswerWe had a similar problem several years ago. When we called an electrician to trouble shoot for us we found out that some of our aged "Aluminum wiring" was loose at the panel box internal connections.Some of the connections were dark with evidence of melting & burning. Very Dangerous !! Apparently when aluminum heats up it will shut-off the power, after it cools the power is restored..therefore some lights an the TV were turning off & on on their own.. A sign that there was trouble brewing. We had the electrical panel upgraded & replaced. Eventually over the past few years, we had all the aluminum removed and replaced with copper wiring. No further problems.To set a dip switch, you can flip the switch either up or down. For example, setting a dip switch to "on" would mean flipping it to the up position, while setting it to "off" would be in the down position.
You can detect a bad dimmer switch by checking for flickering or flashing lights, overheating of the switch, buzzing or humming noises when the switch is in use, or if the lights don't respond consistently to the dimming adjustments. If you notice any of these signs, it may be time to replace the dimmer switch.
If a dimmer switch goes out, it may cause the lights to not work at all or to stay at a single brightness level. This can be due to a faulty switch or wiring connection. It is important to check the switch and wiring to determine the cause of the issue and resolve it accordingly.
If the dome lights or lights under the dash don't turn off after exiting the car, you can try closing all doors properly and ensuring the parking brake is engaged. If they still do not turn off, there may be a faulty door switch or wiring issue that needs to be addressed by a mechanic. You can also try manually turning off the lights using the light switch if applicable.
No, an open circuit can also be created by removing a component from the circuit or by breaking a connection between components.
Flipping a light switch is significant for energy conservation because it allows you to easily control when lights are on or off, reducing unnecessary energy consumption and lowering electricity bills.
If the lights won't turn on after flipping the breaker, it could be due to a blown fuse, a tripped circuit breaker, a faulty light switch, or a wiring issue. It is recommended to check these components and consult a professional electrician if needed.
I would start with replacing the head light switch
Switch
The manual running light switch may be "on". It is located on top of the steering column, near the dashboard guages, in a 1998 Legacy. The switch operates the lights without requiring the ignition switch to be on.
flick the light switch
answer: replace the headlights switch.
There is a second light switch that activates the parking lights without the key being on. It is on top of the steering column behind the steering wheel. If this switch is turned off and the lights remain on when the key is off, there is a malfunction in this circuit.
Brake Light switch works without the ignition on. unplug the brake pedal switch and check to see if the brake lights are still on..switch could be defective
If you have to hold the headlight switch out to keep the lights on, then the switch itself is bad. The switch should be a fairly easy part to replace.
The reverse light switch is stuck or defective.
A dual light switch controls two separate lights or sets of lights from the same switch plate. It has two toggles that can be operated independently to turn each light on or off. The advantage of a dual light switch over a single light switch is that it allows you to control two lights separately without needing multiple switch plates, providing convenience and flexibility in lighting control.