Re: Switch won't turn of Outlet
- From: Sam Goldwasser <sam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 20 Jun 2005 19:12:55 -0400
badaczewski@xxxxxxxxx writes:
> I recently replaced a switch(interupter) and a duplex
> outlet(receptacle) in my home. The switch had the ability to turn
> on/off power to the top outlet on the duplex receptacle. After
> replacing the switch and the receptacle I get no response from the
> switch. Both the top and bottom outlets on the receptacle have power,
> but I can no longer turn off the power to the top outlet of the duplex
> receptacle. I'm using Leviton Decora products and have confirmed by
> looking at the old switch and recpetacle that I have bought the proper
> replacements. I've included a link to a diagram I drew of my current
> wire setup, can anyone give me some insight into why the switch doesn't
> work?
>
> Here is the link:
> http://www.strangemedia.net/receptacle.gif
>
> P.S - Before replacing anything I wrote down the placement of all the
> wires and I don't believe the wires are connected incorrectly.
You need to break off the link connecting the Hot side of the top and bottom
recepticals.
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