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#71335 10/27/06 05:24 PM
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BUGGER!
I should have edited out that last sentence!! [Linked Image]
But you are all right. Thats how it is done.

A.D

#71336 10/28/06 08:17 AM
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One of the bulbs has been 'borrowed' by a sheetrocker: How many trips to the attic do you need to do to be 100% sure which switch operates which bulb?

None! You tell the sheetrocket to go up to the attic and "hold" the empty lampholder up with his finger inside the screwshell.

When you hear a crash and cursing, you know you've found the switch for that light! [Linked Image]

#71337 10/28/06 08:58 AM
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Go up to the attic one time and install three different wattage lamps taking note of which lamp is in which socket, go back down and use an ammeter to see which switch operates which lamp. [Linked Image]

Roger

#71338 10/28/06 02:53 PM
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How many light bulbs does it take to change an electrician?


Three.

Eventually the Boss gets cheesed and fires yo' ass. [Linked Image]


Wood work but can't!
#71339 10/28/06 11:01 PM
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why would you even install three sisdeby side lights in the attic?

Too bright. [Linked Image]

Edward


Be kind to your neighbor, he knows where you live

#71340 10/28/06 11:33 PM
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It's all moot because any electrician installing 3 switches in the basement for three lights in the attic, would have installed 2, 4-ways in the attic stairwell just to jumble the order and keep things interesting. 2 of the basement switches would be able to be switched to control any of the three bulbs while the other could switch 1 of 2. It could be a great shell game for the kids.
Joe

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