Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans - Intermittent on and off

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kayo
11-04-05, 04:59 PM
This has me baffled - we have an outdoor lighting fixture that seems to be affected by elves or poltergeists - presently it is set to be on yet it periodically is on and for no apparent reason is off. I changed the lightbulb but this didn't help. Any suggestions as to where I might start looking for the source of the problem? the ground fault interrupter is never tripped, so I've ruled out a short in the system.

joed
11-04-05, 05:36 PM
Loose connection. Could be anywhere on the circuit.
Cheyenps
11-04-05, 09:04 PM
Also possible bad switch.

John Nelson
11-04-05, 09:32 PM
Does the fixture have a motion sensor and/or a light sensor? Is the fixture installed as specified by the manufacturer (e.g., right side up)? Does it have the wattage and type of bulb as specified by the manufacturer?