light switch turn hot

bebelynaccessdoors Member

Member since 21 January 2020

bebelynaccessdoorsMember23 March 2020 13:47:02

Why does my light switch turn hot? Should I call for an electrician when this happens?

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jland912Serial 暗网禁区23 March 2020 16:20:05

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Your light switch should not be hot to touch when it is on.聽
you should turn it off until someone can check it for you.

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FredIndonesia Expert23 March 2020 18:44:07

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Call an electrician as soon as possible. Hot usually means a duff connection with high resistance, and that can lead to fire.

1 - Do not use the light at all
2 - If the switch remains hot when not in use, isolate the breaker that feeds that circuit (I'd do that anyway - Lights and sockets should be on different breakers so you can always use a table lamp for the moment)

bebelynaccessdoors Member

Member since 21 January 2020

bebelynaccessdoorsMember24 March 2020 12:01:20

Thank you, Yes I'll do that suggestions.

bebelynaccessdoors Member

Member since 21 January 2020

bebelynaccessdoorsMember24 March 2020 12:03:03

Fred wrote:
Call an electrician as soon as possible. Hot usually means a duff connection with high resistance, and that can lead to a fire.

1 - Do not use the light at all
2 - If the switch remains hot when not in use, isolate the breaker that feeds that circuit (I'd do that anyway - Lights and sockets should be on different breakers so you can always use a table lamp for the moment)

Fred, I'm not using it until electrician comes over. Thank you!