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  • Feb 20, 2007, 07:51 PM
    Terry_Packers
    Dim Lights
    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.
  • Feb 21, 2007, 03:49 AM
    tkrussell
    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.

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