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Heather4
Jul 16, 2009, 10:05 AM
Hi, when I use a tool in one part of the house, a light that is plugged into an outlet in another room lights up briefly. I am concerned about the wiring in my house since this is happening. Should I be?

Thank you in advance.
Heather

hkstroud
Jul 16, 2009, 11:23 AM
No, that should not happen. What kind of tool?
Tell us more. I curious how that can happen. Is light plug into a switched outlet? How does it act otherwise?

This is going to be an interesting one.

Stratmando
Jul 17, 2009, 04:46 AM
Sounds like a loose neutral.
Identify the circuit the tool is plugged into, identify the circuit the light is on, They are likely a multicircuit sharing the same neutral,
If Not, I would check your main Neutral.

ceilingfanrepair
Jul 21, 2009, 12:42 AM
When I use a tool, my light in the other room lights up

Really? When I use my tool, the ladies light up!

Sorry, couldn't resist!! >:)