Re: Weird Electrical Question

> Recently Ive started having problems with the wall switches in my
basement.
> All of a sudden they've stopped working. On the dual switch circuit, if I
> jiggle the switches it sometimes it works and sometimes doesn't. On the
> single switch circuit, I unwired the switch and connected the wires
directly
> and it all worked fine. This has happened on two different basement
circuits
> so far.
>
> This summer our area has been hit by a lot of short power outtages. Im
> thinking that this may have something to do with it. But Im unsure b/c so
> far it seems limited to the basement area of the house.
>
> Anyone have any thoughts? I would appreciate any advice. Hopefully I wont
> have to keep buying and replacing switches indefinitely.

Ironically enough, the same thing has occurred with our patio light switch
this summer -- if I sort of wiggle it, the light will come on.  :)

I'll just be replacing the switch -- nothing nefarious here, just a switch
that's gone bad after years and years and years and years and years and
years...and years and...years of use.  :)

James