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Terry_Packers
Feb 20, 2007, 07:51 PM
I have a situation that is puzzling. In my basement, I noticed that the laundry room light is dim when I turn on the lights of the main room. Here is the scenario.

1. Laundry Switch OFF and Basement Switch OFF - Both Lights OFF
2. Laundry Switch OFF and Basement Switch ON - Laundry Light DIM and Baseline Light ON
3. Laundry Switch ON and Basement Switch ON - Laundry Light OFF and Basement Light OFF
4. Laundry Switch ON and Basement Switch OFF - Laundry Light OFF and Basement Light OFF

Everything was fine for years. I did replace 1 of 2 ceiling light fixtures in the basement in September, but this is just occurring now. Also, when I remove the light bulb from the fixture in the laundry room, the lights in the basement do not work regardless of the position of the switch.

tkrussell
Feb 21, 2007, 03:49 AM
Sounds like a loose shared neutral of a 3 wire circuit. Check if these affected circuits use one neutral of a 3 wire cable at the panel. If so check the entire circuit for a loose connection or a splice on the white wire.