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Why does the switch require a neutral wire in the electrical wall box?

April 26, 2017Box electrical Neutral require Switch wall wire

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Why does the switch require a neutral wire in the electrical wall box?

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The neutral wire allows the circuitry internal to the PowerSURE Power Failure Light to connect to a complete 120V AC circuit for proper operation. If there no neutral wire is available, the safety light will behave as if there is a power failure. The LED light will stay on when it is dark until the batteries are exhausted. It will still work as a standard switch.