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RC

Jan 1, 1970
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I have a odd situation with my christmas lights. I have two intermatic
timers in the garage each with its own 15 amp breaker. One controls
the plug which the cristmas lights are pluged into, no problems with
this circuit. The second timer has another plug outside under a blue
spruce to light it up with christmas lights as well. What I found out
is that this timer is also conected to the front porch light which is
on third circuit. When the front porch light is on, power is fed to
the timers circuit even when its open (not on). It all works fine,
until the timer is off and all the lights are on, i.e. christmas
lights on the tree and the lights on the third circuit. Everything
works ok when the timer is on. I was wondering if this wiring design
is to code?
 
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Rich Grise

Jan 1, 1970
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I have a odd situation with my christmas lights. I have two intermatic
timers in the garage each with its own 15 amp breaker. One controls
the plug which the cristmas lights are pluged into, no problems with
this circuit. The second timer has another plug outside under a blue
spruce to light it up with christmas lights as well. What I found out
is that this timer is also conected to the front porch light which is
on third circuit. When the front porch light is on, power is fed to
the timers circuit even when its open (not on). It all works fine,
until the timer is off and all the lights are on, i.e. christmas
lights on the tree and the lights on the third circuit. Everything
works ok when the timer is on. I was wondering if this wiring design
is to code?

If everything is working like it's supposed to, then there is no problem.
If you're worried that you might accidentally burn the house down, then by
all means, call a qualified electrician.

Merry Xmas!
Rich
 
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