Patton,
Most of the problems I have seen with mystery dimming or things just
shutting off is from the cheap switches and outlets that allow for
installation by just pushing the wires into the back of the devices.
After a few years the connections get intermittent. They were designed
so the electricians could do more installations in a given time. I've
seen some devices that don't even have screws on them. You have to use
the push in connections!
I though that the electrical code outlawed these devices, but they are
still on the market.
Any time I go into a box that has push in connections I always redo the
connections to use the screws instead. Makes things more reliable down
the road.
Peace,
Pat
Thusly spake Patton Dickson:
> I had 4 fail in the home inspection of the last house we sold. I
> never trusted the wiring in the house though, too many times the
> lights would dim for no apparent reason.
>
> Patton
>
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