I must have something wrong as it does not light the bulb. Currently I have O1, Outlet 1 with switch, connected to Hot In on the Neutral, O1 Neutral jumps to O2 Hot. Neutral In connected to O2 Neutral, and all grounded.
What did you plug in to intentionally draw enough current to light the "dim" bulb? A lamp would work.
That likely doesn't draw enough current to light the bulb. Try something you know draws power at 50-70% of your bulb wattage. Another Incandescent bulb of the same wattage used in the DBT should also work.
I can try that but when I flipped the switch the Magnifier/Light tripped a shutoff, is this something to be concerned about? I assume that my wiring looks correct?
@Toys4Boys
If you haven't already you should check out how the switch and the receptacle are connected together inside the device you have to see if it is wired to work the way you think/want it to per the schematic.
Just sayin'.
If you haven't already you should check out how the switch and the receptacle are connected together inside the device you have to see if it is wired to work the way you think/want it to per the schematic.
Just sayin'.
, is my diagram from post #40 enuf to determine proper wiring?
What does "tripped a shutoff" mean? You mean your homes electrical panel circuit breaker tripped? That is no good. You can test the circuit without it plugged in just using a DMM on measure resistance mode. The DMM properly used will "set you free" and requires no AC power to be used.
Your photos don't really provide enough info and @mhenschel is right that of you must understand how that combo switch/outlet works. I looked at your drawing/schematic and I was still confused what connects where. More photos specifically showing every connection would help.
Your photos don't really provide enough info and @mhenschel is right that of you must understand how that combo switch/outlet works. I looked at your drawing/schematic and I was still confused what connects where. More photos specifically showing every connection would help.
I would disconnect the device and use a continuity tester to see what's connected to what when the switch is in each position.
typically these devices are not operationally connected internally... the switch and the outlet are powered in parallel and work independently. the outlet is not switched as it comes out of the box.
pay attention to any links between them too.
typically these devices are not operationally connected internally... the switch and the outlet are powered in parallel and work independently. the outlet is not switched as it comes out of the box.
pay attention to any links between them too.
@chrisng Thanks man!
@mhenschel definitely agree, I think my bulb is a bit dim 😛 The pic from chris should help me understand the circuit better!
@mhenschel definitely agree, I think my bulb is a bit dim 😛 The pic from chris should help me understand the circuit better!
@birdbox
as they say in New York... check it out. (just like you measure every resistor before you solder it into place)
I'd be vastly surprised if there was a link where you suggest... the essential expected function of this combination device would be profoundly compromised -- it would operate to create a short and trip the breaker. not terribly useful.
as they say in New York... check it out. (just like you measure every resistor before you solder it into place)
I'd be vastly surprised if there was a link where you suggest... the essential expected function of this combination device would be profoundly compromised -- it would operate to create a short and trip the breaker. not terribly useful.
Fair, all I'm saying is one side may have a built in bridge, and it may not be the side in your drawing. I don't know what the connections are. You're drawing assumes the user makes a connection on the right side, but that may, or may not, be the case. My assumption is the switch does not control the outlet and is simply a two in one package independent of each other. Pics would solve all the assuming.
I'll back away and let the experts figure this one out. My DBT works great, but I used a standard switch, not a combo deal.
I'll back away and let the experts figure this one out. My DBT works great, but I used a standard switch, not a combo deal.
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the switch side does not get a neutral connection. it's just a switch with the switched hot going into one side of the lamp(outlet) and out the other side.
Thats all good but the switch side to duplex outlet should be made with a black wire as it IS the hot. Red or blue is also acceptable