Use for Christmas lights. Lights are faintly on when outlet is off. Anyone have this issue?
638096
What kind of lights are you using? I had this issue with LED lights... adding an incandescent light in the string took care of the problem for me.
638097
If you are using LED lights the device will send enough power to keep them on dim. The manual says you need to have at least 5 watts for it to shut off in some cases. See the troubleshooting section here. http://www.insteon.com/pdf/2472D.pdf
1046975
Possibly it's from the cable, same as pretty much every strand of Christmas lights out there. Wash your hands after installing, and shouldn't have a problem.
1390613
Not to start off sounding like a smart a** but make sure it's plugged in to a working outlet. Second push the button on top once. If you can't tell if it's working turn the lights off. You should see a faint bluish glow in the dark.
395392
I have two setup, both on CF bulbs. I have 8 bulbs on one circuit, and one of the bulbs I noticed flickers for a few minutes after you turn them off. Something new I found out, when the power goes out, then comes back on, the lights on these units come on with the power.
207955
Notice on the back of the plug, there's a female socket. Your lamp plugs into this plug that then plugs into the wall. Think of it as the way you plug in more than one strand of christmas lights.
807416
Well, you are lucky. Mine flicker on and off, or alternate on and off. I haven't found a solution on Google. Since the lights are fed through the same line yet behave independently, I assume it's not a line or power source issue. I'm guessing the LED light modules are simply defective. I'm going to disconnect them. Coming on and off is simply annoying! I didn't buy it for the lights, but it's annoying that they haven't addressed the problem or recalled it.
2122406
The bulbs do not stay on when the dimmer is off, however, I had some that did. My issue was that the ground line (on the switch) was cut with the switch and the live wire was still connected to socket(s) and current was leaking to the ground. Suggest you switch the power input line and ground line on the switch. If it is a three way switch do one switch at a time.
1478537
My outlet stays on when my vehicle is turned off. Most outlets are not powered when ignition is off in which case the lights would not work.
1142633
If you have it set to low or high there is a light sensor on it that turns the night light on and off. If it is set to power failure mode then the light will only come on when the outlet it is plugged into losses power.
1917328
Check and see if bulb is loose. Try another outlet.(in wall). Those fail, exchange most diffently
2122405
They shouldn't be lit at all with the switch off. There must be something wrong with your dimmer switch that it isn't going fully off. At my lowest dimmer setting the bulb will still have a dim glow but when switched off it's off. With that said some bulbs might have capacitors in them that could keep them lit for a short period after loss of power but if the bulb remains on for a long period I would check your switch.
768183
The problem is either your voltage is dropping off or that you have "dirty" power going into the lights...you can solve the dirty power problem with a small capacitor between the power supply and the terminals on the lights
2015638
The instruction say if both lights are out-replace the unit. I have noted twice so far one or two lights were out-so I checked the switch- yes it was off. Apparently on high loads of surge it will throw the switch off. Re set. This unit does instill a sense of security and is about the best in the market, I have found. Good luck. Old Timer
58276
The light is the same as your basic GFI receptacle. I wouldn't expect it to be noticeable with the lights out assuming the TV is in front of it. Really have to look behind the TV to see if the light is on.
597120
A few things it could be: 1. Your plugged into a power source with a dimmer. (They are not dimmable) 2. There is improper voltage where you are plugged in. (All fluorescents are very particular about voltage) 3. Your overloading the outlet/extension cord. 4. You have a bad fixture (is it one or all 3 acting up? If its all 3 its VERY unlikely its a fixture problem)Hope these things to look at help.
1893635
Sorry, Ryan, no clue. Is the socket making firm contact? Do you have a dimmer on that light? Beyond that....
991029
I've had the same problem. But sometimes it does turn them off and others it doesn't. I use them for exterior out door string light.