The LED on the switch gets very hot. I've verified my wiring is correct. Does this sound normal?
1691825
You may have a incandescent version. I bought 10 thinking they were all LEDS and took them apart and all NON LEDS running super hot with no load.
1691826
I've used several of these switches and never had them get "hot". Check on what size wire to use with this particular switch.
1664936
No, that does not sound normal at all. Mine has never heated up noticeably, even when transferring hundreds of gigabytes. Sounds to me like there's something the matter with yours.
1313940
Yes, and I asked my Electrician and he said this was normal. I do not know if this is true but I took his word for it. You might want to check with GE
749658
If I recall correctly, instruction does indicate bulb is LED, but its been awhile since my install. The switch does not generate any heat and is actually cool to the touch, however, of the dozen, or so installed, several have failed, so no more red glow, but flickering. They have since been replaced and currently all are doing fine.
236900
Sounds like on\off switch is defective. Try using some canned air around edges of switch. May have a grain of sand holding it open. Just a thought. Jim
1576624
Switches should NOT get HOT. The do NOT do work. They turn other devices that do the work ON and OFF. If a switch gets HOT it is flowing too much current and will eventually fail again. Maybe the circuit was poorly designed.
1921240
I wouldn't worry about it. My LED has been red since day one. Haven't had a bit of trouble with it. Enjoy!
1245230
The new model can get as hot as the old one (which I also have)...I just missing fine tuning the temp manually rather than using the LED set temps.
1758371
Sounds like an issue with the outlet running warm. Normal use my plug is room temp.
912825
I don't know exactly what the problem is but the same thing happened to me. I sent mine back to Nebo for replacement/repair which was successful. I suspect the problem is high heat generated from prolonged use causes damage to the LED, which would be a fundamental design flaw with the device. I have since tried to limit continuous on time for this reason.
706207
I would say mine gets warm, but not hot. There's a fuse in there that should blow if it's pulling too much current.
252125
They are LEDs so you shouldn't have a problem. I didn't notice them getting all that hot. Granted, I haven't left them on for hours at a time and then tested.
763757
Mine has been running for over a month. It sits in an AV rack system, so I don't see it often. I just checked and it is only warm to the touch.
818372
Yes, it gets hot as any normal CFL, but as you can see by the design, the lightbulb is in a position where it's really not likely the even kids would touch it by accident. I guess normal instructions to them to be careful when turning it off should suffice. The switch is far enough away from the recessed bulb it shouldn't be a problem.
368172
The switch is not waterproof. I guess you could try to find a waterproofing cover or improvise with a flexible membrane. Make sure the heater elements (and all connectors) are protected from the moisture as well.
699846
Mine is hot too since I started to use it. I have to unplug it when I don't use it.
518533
Not really sure why it did that, it sounds like one of your wires might be crossed and it is blowing your headlight. I had an electrical buddy install mine and the switch is working fine. I wish I knew more about wiring to help you but all I can say is trace your wires and double check them to see if they are going where they need to. Good luck