Need help

[Mrs.Killer]

Does anyone here in Havasu know how to work on electrical problems??

[Mrs. Bordsmnj]

I am married to an electrician but we are not in Havi. :confused: Whats the problem?

[Mrs.Killer]

The light switch sparked when it was turned on, i need it replaced.

[Mandelon]

Quick take off your clothes, I will be right there!

[Mrs. Bordsmnj]

The light switch sparked when it was turned on, i need it replaced.
Hmmm....I will ask him and have him reply. :p

[Mandelon]

What is the switch connected to? Just a light? Any changes on the circuit or a new appliance plugged into a half hot outlet? Did the circuit breaker trip?
Oh, if you only had a man around the house..... :p

[WYRD]

Does anyone here in Havasu know how to work on electrical problems??
ehhemmm cough cough cough :crossx:

[WYRD]

The light switch sparked when it was turned on, i need it replaced.
is it in the bedroom................I will have my whole crew up there in a jiffy :idea: :p

[Mrs.Killer]

What is the switch connected to? Just a light? Any changes on the circuit or a new appliance plugged into a half hot outlet? Did the circuit breaker trip?
Oh, if you only had a man around the house..... :p
Its just the light and the fan. The circuit breaker did not trip. Im waiting on an electrical shop to call me back

[chub]

Does that light/fan only turn on from that switch? If so theres only two wires connected to it. Have Miguel do it. The wsitch will run you about a buck at home cheapo. If he's not around hit up a neighbor. Any half respectable neighbor is just dying to come over and check you for shorts. :)
Sorry been an Electrician for over twenty years and I can't believe I'm the first one to come up with that one. :rolleyes:

[WYRD]

Does that light/fan only turn on from that switch? If so theres only two wires connected to it. Have Miguel do it. The wsitch will run you about a buck at home cheapo. If he's not around hit up a neighbor. Any half respectable neighbor is just dying to come over and check you for shorts. :)
Sorry been an Electrician for over twenty years and I can't believe I'm the first one to come up with that one. :rolleyes:
well I was gonna tell her I would do it till it Hertz :220v:

[Mrs.Killer]

Does that light/fan only turn on from that switch? If so theres only two wires connected to it. Have Miguel do it. The wsitch will run you about a buck at home cheapo. If he's not around hit up a neighbor. Any half respectable neighbor is just dying to come over and check you for shorts. :)
Sorry been an Electrician for over twenty years and I can't believe I'm the first one to come up with that one. :rolleyes:
Yeah, the light only turns on from that switch. Thanks, i think i will ask the neighbor

[chub]

I'd help but I'm in Huntington Beach. It's really a peice of cake. Two beer job! :boxed:

[WYRD]

PM me directions and I will have someone stop by

[MagicMtnDan]

It's shocking that you need to get help with your shorts :D
It's simple enough to replace a switch. Get a new replacement at your local big box store (or small store like OSH, etc.), turn off the breaker to the switch and then use a screwdriver to remove the switch plate (two screws), unscrew the switch (two more screws), pull it out of the box - look at it and then start removing the wires one at a time and hook them up in the same place on the new switch.
Viola! You're done! :rollside:
I hope this helped. You've always been nice to us sharing your pics - this is a small way of repaying you. :cool:
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[WYRD]

Gotcha covered like a blanket girlie................I expect a free squeeze Oh nevermind I already got one of those :crossx: See ya this weekend sweetie :p

[havasurat27]

It is most likely not the switch itself but the connection to it. Electricty constantly moves or vibrates and if the connections are not real tight they will work loose and once this happpens, every time you turn the switch on the wire can spark and sizzle. This is how fires start in the walls. Could be as simple as pulling the switch out of the wall and tighten the screws that secures the wires to the switch. Hope it helps!

[Mrs.Killer]

Gotcha covered like a blanket girlie................I expect a free squeeze Oh nevermind I already got one of those :crossx: See ya this weekend sweetie :p
Thank you soo much for your help Shane, light switch is fixed. Thank you everyone for your help, i wasnt going to do it myself im too much of a scardy cat :cry: :cry:

[Eliminator 4 Life]

Does anyone here in Havasu know how to work on electrical problems??
Im an electrician do you need me to check your shorts :p :rollside: :cool:

[Mrs.Killer]

Im an electrician do you need me to check your shorts :p :rollside: :cool:
The work has already been done, thanks sweetheart. I do need the dog poop picked up. :rollside:

[Eliminator 4 Life]

The work has already been done, thanks sweetheart. I do need the dog poop picked up. :rollside:
oh yea is there an allowance for that :)

[Mrs.Killer]

oh yea is there an allowance for that :)
Of course, you can take me out for dinner

[slink]

I thought everything you own was "Battery" operated :) :)

[Mrs.Killer]

I thought everything you own was "Battery" operated :) :)
Almost everything :crossx:

[riverroyal]

for help removing my hand from a hot 480 line on here and I wouldnt get one responce. :220v:

[IN2-IN2MX]

Glad it got fixed for ya. :)