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    Can flipping a light switch on and off very quickly damage your circuit?

    Question #126395. Asked by maxomega300. (Jul 12 12 9:12 PM)


    Tigershark79

    		No, although it will shorten the life of both the bulb and the switch.

    Jul 13 12, 7:32 AM
    rustic_les

    		Add to that, you might get a slap around the head in my house.

    Jul 14 12, 4:49 AM

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