Short Circuit (Sparks) resulting to switch not working

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Shahrukh_Iqbal

2020-12-21 15:52:14

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Short Circuit (Sparks) resulting to switch not working

2020-12-21 15:52:14

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Hey,

I was trying to install a three way in my house and the traveller screw on the kasa switch accidentally touched the box and resulted to a spark. Turned the power off and inspected the box. Nothing serious happened but when I put the switch in properly and power everything back on, now the switch won't do anything. Lights come on, wifi is trying to connect, but the lights themselves do not change.

Any idea what happened? Did I Fry the switch?

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Carl

2020-12-29 18:52:03

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Re:Short Circuit (Sparks) resulting to switch not working

2020-12-29 18:52:03

@Shahrukh_Iqbal

That would have been a surge so its possible. Was the ground wire connected? I would also hold the reset button for 30 seconds and see if the wifi indicator on the switch starts blinking amber and green. If that does not work you can contact kasa.support@tp-link.com for a possible RMA although if it was power surge damage it would not be covered under the limited warranty.

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