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The downlights in some areas adjacent still gives off orange light even the light switches are turned off. What is the cause? Wrong wiring or power lines are too close? Other downlights don't have this issue.

Could be a number of things is on on a 2 way switch ie can be turned on/off from 2 different locations

is there any way to fix it? take something off or install another light switch?
I have this issue too! It's creepy! He light above my bed does it!


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I've come across issues like this on some apartment projects. It only happens with cheap Chinese LED products that builders love
1960sModernistHome
I've come across issues like this on some apartment projects. It only happens with cheap Chinese LED products that builders love


Mine are Clipsal and they do this too


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Yeah the Clipsal ones are cheap Chinese, they're just in a nice box
I bet you have Saturn switches with the blue led on them.

A knowledgable electrician will be able to resolve this easily.
Not something you can diy unfortunately
Cheers

Muzza40
I bet you have Saturn switches with the blue led on them.



Haha yes I do.... does this create the issue?


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I'm not saying it is definitely the problem but sometimes when you wire the blue light across the switch rather than with a neutral it allows some leakage through the light. This cam show up with l.e.d's just like what is happening.
The lecky who did it should habe picked it up and fixed it if that is in fact the issue.

Muzza40
I'm not saying it is definitely the problem but sometimes when you wire the blue light across the switch rather than with a neutral it allows some leakage through the light. This cam show up with l.e.d's just like what is happening.
The lecky who did it should habe picked it up and fixed it if that is in fact the issue.


Good pickup - and yes that makes perfect sense.
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