light goes on light dont go off.

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G'day.
I turned a light off yesterday and that only suceeded in dimming it for a few seconds before brightening up again, dimming a bit and generally wavering around in brightness. So I took the bulb out.
I'll have to get a sparky to come out and have a look, but I'd like to be forwarned.
does it sound like a faulty switch? or a wiring problem (note: I have done no electrical work around the house so it's not my fault)


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[BobL]

G'day.
I turned a light off yesterday and that only suceeded in dimming it for a few seconds before brightening up again, dimming a bit and generally wavering around in brightness. So I took the bulb out.
I'll have to get a sparky to come out and have a look, but I'd like to be forwarned.
does it sound like a faulty switch? or a wiring problem (note: I have done no electrical work around the house so it's not my fault)


Read the full thread at RenovateForum.com... (http://www.renovateforum.com/f78/light-goes-light-dont-go-off-78705/)

Could be a switch or wiring problem - something is shorting out the switch.
Best let the sparky deal with it.

[DavidG]

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[Fuzzie]

I'd say if his house hasn't burnt down in the intervening 10 years, the OP has this one sorted out by now.