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2 lights not working

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  • 19-02-2016 12:31pm
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    bombadil
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    Hi Everyone

    Looking for some help to figure what is going on with my lighting.

    Please see diagram.. I have no light working at ceiling rose B or C
    B has power coming from ceiling rose A but no power at the bulb.
    There appears to be no power at any of the light switches to rose B or C

    I know the obvious answer is to get an electrician in but I am interested in what the problem might be. I have taken off switches, ceiling rose etc. to examine for any obvious loose wires and to check for power but nothing seems to be loose.


    Many thanks for your help!
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    Bruthal
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    Did you replace any of the switches or ceiling roses?


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    bombadil
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭bombadil


    Bruthal wrote: »
    Did you replace any of the switches or ceiling roses?
    Hi Bruthal... no I haven't replaced any of the switches or ceiling roses


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    meercat
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    What are you using to check power
    Are any of these landing lights
    Double checktripswitches
    Pull them down firmly and push up firmly


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    bombadil
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭bombadil


    Checked the trip switches... no joy im afraid! A and B are in the front hallway and C is an external light above the front door. Thanks!


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    hufpc8w3adnk65
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    Too be honest and this isn't just saying it for the sake of it but you'll more then likely need an expert here. They'll start at the fuse box and through q combination of continuity tests and expierence they'll get the lights working. If you go messing with them with out the nessacary training you may cause more lights down the line too stop working. IMO there's no easy fix here I'm afraid and 100% not a DIY job


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    [Deleted User]
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    100% is a big number. whistling.gif


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    KERSPLAT!
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    On your diagram, how do you know there is no power at the switches, how are you checking? Just because a light isn't working doesn't mean there's no power at it or the switch for it.

    If the neutral does indeed go from a - b - c then it may be broken between a and b. How do you know how it is wired or are you guessing?

    Either way, get someone who knows what they're doing. Fault finding can be a pain in the arse for someone who's qualified never mind someone that isn't


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    Bruthal
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    It will likely be simple enough for someone who knows what they are at to fix that.


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    bombadil
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭bombadil


    Thanks for the advice everyone I just wanted to see if it was something obvious like a broken switch/rose etc. That I could have repaired.. I'm checking the power with a voltage detector.. though I do have a multimetre also... ill post when a solution appears! Cheers


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