Aeotec mini switch showing 2600 watts when off

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#1

It’s the same switch I have in dozens of other locations throughout my house. For some reason this one is reporting some crazy wattage values - whether on or off, they’re seemingly random.

Is there an easy way to verify what’s causing that, or should I just exclude/include it?

#2

I reset the power to the switch (tripped breaker). No difference. I then excluded it, and re-included it to the Edge.

It shows -0.00watts when it’s on, and nearly 4k when it’s off. What’s weird is when off, the wattage is actually fluctuating by about 300 watts.

#3

Hmm…yo mentioned you have dozens of others in different locations. As a test, maybe try switching the bad one with one of the other good ones just to verify that it’s the switch which is the problem.

#4

I actually have a few extra (bought too many) as spares. If I’m going to test, it’ll be with a new one. I just wanted to avoid the physical work if it turns out there’s a software issue.

I sent an email to Aeon Labs, and they’ve responded with a similar suggestion - to physically swap it. Leads me to believe it’s not a glitch, and something has gone wrong.

Unfortunately, out of all of the installed micro switches, this is the one that is located in the most difficult-to-reach location - in the ceiling, next to the fluorescent fixture about 18’ off the ground.