mjeff87 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Full disclosure, I'm a full on AC voltage nope-er. I can do simple things (hang a light fixture, change an outlet) but thats about it. The light switch in our main bathroom squeaks when you flip it on. It bugs me to no end. Works just fine except for the highly annoying sound of something that seems like its desperately crying out for a shot of some kind of lube. Would I end up burning my house down and killing a bus load of kindergarten nuns if I gave the flipper thingy a TINY shot of silicone spray (or whatever else)? I could just replace the whole thing with a new one, but the cheap side of me hasn't fully accepted that option just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 just checked a electricians book that I have sittin in my room CRC 2-26 lube is the stuff https://www.homedepot.com/p/CRC-2-26-5-oz-Multi-Purpose-Lubricant-02004/100398344?NCNI-5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 although I will say I am not in anyway liable for the death of kindergarten nuns if you blow yourself up just a disclaimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Just don't use wd40 fire balls happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokinn Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 40 minutes ago, Jesse J said: just checked a electricians book that I have sittin in my room CRC 2-26 lube is the stuff https://www.homedepot.com/p/CRC-2-26-5-oz-Multi-Purpose-Lubricant-02004/100398344?NCNI-5 That's the one. I use it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, rokinn said: That's the one. I use it myself. well there you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 i suggest swapping the unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 You're going to have to swap out the main panel and rewire the whole house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 A light switch is like, what, $1.50? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Car Enthusiast Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 19 minutes ago, derf said: You're going to have to swap out the main panel and rewire the whole house. Dude, no bull$#!& I called a plumber to see how much it would cost to drop in a gas line for a stove and he came back with his estimate and said I had to replumb the whole house. Now mind you I just had the place inspected and it was only built in 96. I just smiled and said no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 they wanted 2850 to install my tankless heater. i made that in a few days doing it myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Car Enthusiast said: Dude, no bull$#!& I called a plumber to see how much it would cost to drop in a gas line for a stove and he came back with his estimate and said I had to replumb the whole house. Now mind you I just had the place inspected and it was only built in 96. I just smiled and said no. a bunch of @#$%in charlatans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 3 hours ago, mjeff87 said: Full disclosure, I'm a full on AC voltage nope-er. I think I'm gonna have to borrow this for later use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 Lol, you guys are great. I'll grab me some CRC from the Depot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 The sound you are hearing is not arcing? A frying noise? Lights don't flicker briefly? If yes to any of those, check for a loose wire to the switch or a loose wire nut in the box. The lube will cost you more than a new switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 23 minutes ago, mjeff87 said: Lol, you guys are great. I'll grab me some CRC from the Depot. no problem let us know if it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989commanche Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 I just bought a few switches last week. Lowe’s has them starting at around .69. Decent ones are about a buck and a half. Splurge for the better quality ones. They cost less than a slurpee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 dimmable switches are pricey. i have installed many switches but at home and what i use are the $5 box of ten. as i hate it when switches do not match and have just been painted over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 tell me about it it's the absolute worst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 18 hours ago, Manche757 said: The sound you are hearing is not arcing? A frying noise? Lights don't flicker briefly? If yes to any of those, check for a loose wire to the switch or a loose wire nut in the box. The lube will cost you more than a new switch. No, it's the plastic switch itself. If I gently push the switch to the left while flipping it up it's silent. Also doesn't make any squeak when you switch it off. Like I said it works just fine other than the annoying squeak it makes flipping it on. I'm off to Home Despot after work today, they have that spray in stock (or so their website says, anyway.....). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 27 minutes ago, mjeff87 said: No, it's the plastic switch itself. If I gently push the switch to the left while flipping it up it's silent. Also doesn't make any squeak when you switch it off. Like I said it works just fine other than the annoying squeak it makes flipping it on. I'm off to Home Despot after work today, they have that spray in stock (or so their website says, anyway.....). It's right by the wire nuts and stuff, bottom/floor shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Is it squeaking internally to the switch, or is it possibly just rubbing the faceplate? Follow up question being whether the switch or the faceplate could get adjusted so as not to rub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 Update...the spray stuff worked like a charm.. Ill probably go the whole way around the house and give every switch a tiny spurt now, since I bought a whole can for $1.99. Just some good old PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 that's awesome! who knew the internet could be useful for things beside lookin at naked ladies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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