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lionel 022 switches fixed voltage question

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lionel 022 switches fixed voltage question
Posted by hank88 on Sunday, February 2, 2014 2:50 PM
I have my 022 switches set for fixed voltage yet I am getting a dim light out of one of the switches when I do not have any power to the switch. What am I doing wrong.
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Posted by ADCX Rob on Sunday, February 2, 2014 4:06 PM

Define how you have them "set" for fixed voltage.

Include what transformer(s), and what you mean by no "power to the switch", and whether the track is powered(and how).

Rob

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Posted by TrainLarry on Sunday, February 2, 2014 5:09 PM

Does the light go off when you shut off track power? If so, then the fixed voltage plug may not be inserted properly. Does the light get brighter when you power the switch from the external transformer connection through the fixed voltage plug?

Larry

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Posted by hank88 on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 5:14 AM

Thanks for the reply after checking and rechecking the problem was plug not properly seated.

as you can tell I am new at this again thanks.

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Posted by hank88 on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 5:17 AM

Thanks Larry  it was a plug problem. 

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Posted by TrainLarry on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 6:28 PM

You're welcome. Glad it was a simple fix. Enjoy running your trains now.

Larry

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