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    Dec 30, 2011, 06:00 AM
    Lights stay on when switched off
    Why have I got volts (38v) When light is off
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    Dec 30, 2011, 06:04 AM
    Where are you reading the 38 volts?
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    Dec 30, 2011, 06:12 AM
    On the light fitting
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    Dec 30, 2011, 06:20 AM
    Which light fitting, and to where.
    If you have zero volts with the light switch removed, the switch is bad.
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    Dec 30, 2011, 06:22 AM
    38 volts on the ceiling rose,when switched off, 240 volts when switched on.
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    Dec 30, 2011, 06:25 AM
    Where are you located?
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    Dec 30, 2011, 06:26 AM
    Tried a new switch, was not that.
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    Dec 30, 2011, 06:27 AM
    If in the US, and you are getting 240 volts, you may have a loose neutral as well.
    If you are measuring low voltage off the rose, that may be a ground problem.
    You should have 120 volts between the shell(threaded part), and the center.
    Must be careful and aware it is dangerous if both probes touch when measuring.
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