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    pwspas Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 2, 2012, 04:59 AM
    Controlling fixture with wall switch
    My light fixture turns on and off with a wall switch or manually. Someone unplugged the fixture and when I plugged it back in I can't get the wall switch to turn it on. I put the fixture in the on position and I tried to turn the light off but it won't work. The bulb works and fixture is fine. Now what?
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    Nov 2, 2012, 05:50 AM
    There are a 2 possibilities.

    1. The outlet is wired with one receptacle hot and one controlled by switch. Move plug from light to other receptacle.

    2. The switch is bad. Replace switch.

    Chuck
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    Nov 3, 2012, 03:00 PM
    I'll take Door Number One , Chuck
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