I have some wall sconces that are hooked up to a dimmer switch. When the switch is completely turned off, the sconces will occasionally flicker on (very dim) and then off again. Any idea why this might be happening?
Turned off is not the same as turned down. Are you switching them off or just turning the knob all the way down?
Are they fluorescents? I had some ceiling lights that did that occasionally. During an remodel I found that there was a shared neutral that was carrying current and since these were cheaply CF lamps they would flash occasionally.
This is just a WAG
If the prior suggestions did not work or fit, try replacing the dimmer switch, it may be defective. It should have true off position.
The dimmer is a slider type, and I slide it until it clicks. So, I think I'm getting it turned completely off. Also, the lights are regular incandescents.
Hi, I think your dimmer switch is going South. Tony
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M > I have some wall sconces that are hooked up to a dimmer switch. When the M > switch is completely turned off, the sconces will occasionally flicker on M > (very dim) and then off again. Any idea why this might be happening?
I would replace the dimmer. It sounds like the dimmer is not shutting off completely (more accurately, almost off). Here we have several dimmers controlling various wattage loads and at 'full dim' none have the load flicker on or even come on then go off again.
I have had what you describe when the dimmer is set to have the light bulb barely come on (or barely shut off). Changes in line voltage will cause the bulbs to barely come on or extinguish, depending on the setting.
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replace the dimmer w/ a good qulity brand. That will solve your problems
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