Ceiling lights wont come on even when I change the light bulbs?

Question

It is only 2 lights so how do I go about changing/checking the fuse ? (UK Home)

Answer 1

GO DOWN THE BASEMENT....IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS FLIPPED....FLIP IT TO THE ON POSITION...... IF IT STILL DOESNT WORK......TURN OFF THE ROOM SWITCH TO THE CEILING LIGHT AND DIS ASSEMBLE.....CHECK FOR SHORTS OR DISCONNECTIONS IN THE WIRES LEADING TO THE FIXTURE.....AND R EATTACH.....IF NO...STILL.....GET A NEW FIXTURE

Answer 2

First things first.

1) try chcking that the light bulbs are in the light fittings correctly, this may sound patronising but some times an ill fitting bulb, or if the fitting is damaged which is causing the bulb to fit incoorectly, then this may result in the lights not comming on. This is due to the fact that the buld is not making contact with the electordes. Also check the bulbs you have just put in, in other light fittings just to check that the bulbs are working.

2) If you have done that and it isnt working then you need to check the fuse, hoiw you do this will depend on the trype of fuse you have.

If it is a resettable fuse (a trip fuse, thats the kinsd with the switch obn it) then go to the fuse box and look to see if any of the fuses have tripped (are in the off position) if they are then simply flick the switch and then try your lights. If they come on thats ok, it just means that you have had a short circut, or power surge, that caused the fuse to trip, now you have switched it back on all will now be well. If however this dosnt solve the problem, then you must try to replace the fuse. Note the amp on the fuse (the number on the fuse) and replace it with a different fuse. You could use one that is al;ready there or buy one at B & Q.

3) if you swap all the fuses and it still dosnt work then it will probably be a poor connection or break somewhere in the circut, in which case you should call an electrician, as you should NOT attempt to work with electrics if you dont know what you are doing!!!

Answer 3

Changing Ceiling Light

Answer 4

2 lights - does that mean 2 fixtures or two flourescent bulbs.

If it is one light fixture with two flourescent bulbs then you probably have a bad starter.

If this is two light fixtures and there are no other problems anywhere else, then you have a serious problem. You need to have an electrician come in to find and fix the problem. There are many answers to this problem: lose wire - broken or burnt wire - bad switch - if the two fixtures are suppose to light up with other fixtures using the same switch, you may have a wire connection problem - if you have been using incandescent bulbs with a larger wattage that is suppose to be used in the fixture, then the bases could be warped or disfigured due to overheating.

The list can go on... Call an electrician and be safe. Good Luck

Answer 5

First, after you changed the bulbs, did you turn the light switch back to the ON position?

Second, use a simple voltage device to make sure that electricity is getting to the sockets. If it's not, you probably have a short in the circuitry.

Then, check your fuse box or circuit breaker.

Also, if your house/flat/apartment is fairly new, you may have "grounded" circuits. Make sure that the pop-out device is pushed in.

Answer 6

hire a sparky because this could be dangerous. check the main fuse box with him 4 faults.

maybe the fuse current value is 2 low which means current can't flow 2 the ceiling lights and back. Again check with the pros

Answer 7

If its only the lights in one room, it looks like a wire has come loose, either in the switch, or on the lamp.

If it was a fuse, other lights would be affected.

Answer 8

It is most likely the wall switch which has gone bad. The fuse would effect more than just that one pair of bulbs.

Answer 9

try pressing the switch it makes a difference
on/off

if you havbe recent wiring in your home go to fuse box there is a button that needs pressing
if you have older wiring it is more complicated as you may have to change fuse and or fuse wire

whatever the problem though IF you are not SURE what to DO
GET A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO DO IT
as ELECTRICITY is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS

Answer 10

make sure the replacement bulbs are good. I'd say it "looks like the lights are on, but nobodys home," only the lights aren't even on.