Ian Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 My friend's house was rewired probably 30 years ago. One of the corridor lights is operated by either of two "push-on, push-off" switches. Recently, she found she couldn't switch it off.Any ideas on what could be causing this? I'm guessing that one of the switches may be broken?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kong Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 push-on, push-off switches usually operate a relay in the tableau which does the switching. Maybe this has jammed or is faulty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 Thank you Kong, that's useful. I'll investigate.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Questionable whether that was done 30 years ago, relay is a more modern way. Originally probably a two way wired light. But you'll struggle to find a replacement these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kong Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I think you may be right, but I haven't seen two way switches that operate by a push switch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 I had a house that was renovated more than 30 years ago, that had push switches for the 3 way lights. The relay was behind a electrical cover plate on the wall.Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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