Light switches stopped working

11-05-2011, 11:14 PM	#1
HALLJ12 Newbie   Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1	Light switches stopped working I have odd light switches in my home, that have been there since I moved in. I have also been told we have low wattage wiring, with that said, can anyone suggest why all the light switches quit working tonight? Outlets still work, and the few traditional light switches are working just fine.

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11-06-2011, 12:29 AM	#2
Billy_Bob Member   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,497	Light switches stopped working Might want to google the words... low voltage light switches Then click on images. Look at the pictures. If you see any that look like your switches, post the link here. How old is the house?

11-06-2011, 03:50 AM	#3
dmxtothemax Member   Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cairns Australia Posts: 1,439	Light switches stopped working Some old houses had relay controlled lighting, Is this what you mean ? If so, it complicates things, But explains why several dont work. Need more info !