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10 Reasons Why Your Lights Don't Work



Because of their incredible reliability, we all take lighting fixtures as a given and unconsciously rely on them whenever we need them. What happens if a trusted fixture suddenly stops lighting our way? It could be a bad bulb. Is it a wiring problem Is it because? If still, your lamp isn't working then you can order a moonlight lamp on bestmoonlamp.co.uk Your fixture may not be trying to take advantage of you or draw negative attention to you (so it can be ruled out). However, you might be able to fix the problem without calling an electrician. The following items should be checked in the order listed. Tip: You don't need to move past item 4. )

1. Wall or plug-in switch

This is not to say that you are a dim bulb, but have you checked that the fixture is properly plugged in?

2. Circuit breaker

Are there any other items in the room that aren't turning on? Check your service panel (breaker/fusebox) for a tripped or blown fuse.

3. Light bulb

Give the bulb a twist before you replace it. Sometimes that works. If not, you can try a different one. If the original one is a compact fluorescent (compact fluorescent),, then don't think, "It can’t be the bulb." They're meant to last 10 years. Some bulbs don't last for more than 10 months.

4. Socket tab

If the new bulb does not work, you can turn off the switch, pull the plug, or turn off the power. Then, bend the tab in the bulb socket. You can press them in until they touch the bulb's contact. [Editor's Note: Before you touch the outlet with your fingers, make sure that the power is off. Electrical safety cannot be stressed enough.

5. Lamp or fixture switch

Now that all the easy tests have failed it is time to concentrate on the wiring. If the fixture has an in-line switch, which is the type that houses a toggle or wheel inside a plastic case that clamps onto its cord, fiddle with the switch to listen for buzzing or any other unusual sound as you turn it. They can go bad at any time. You can replace the switch with a match part if you feel something is wrong. Just follow the manufacturer's instructions. If the copper wiring has been damaged, you might need to replace the cord.

Mounted fixtures with pull-chain switches are more likely to fail than other parts. It's possible that the switch is defective if it feels funny or fails to turn on the light occasionally. If the fixture is not turning on or off, turn off the power supply to it at the service panel. Remove the fixture and replace the switch by a matching one (assuming you are familiar with basic wiring).

6. Cord

Both cords that tether hanging fixtures to plug-in lamps and cords that plug in lamp bulbs can be removed from the socket terminals or internal wiring. You can move the fixture and/or cord into any number of positions (be creative!) To see if the light turns on for even a second, If the light is on, make sure to check the cord connections. If they look good, you can replace the cord.

7. Socket

A $3 circuit tester can be used to test the socket for power. With the fixture powered on, use one tester to touch the tab of the socket and the other to the metal sleeve where the bulb screws in. The socket should light up if it is working properly. If not, it may be bad socket or wire, bad wall switch, or loose (or fried), wire. will replace the socket if items 8 and 9 pass.

8. Wall switch and fixture cable

Before you take apart the fixture, check that the wall switch is working properly and the connections between the switch wire and the fixture cable. This can be done with a circuit tester if you are familiar with basic household wiring and switches.

9. Fixture wiring

If the switch is receiving power and sending it to the fixture it is time to disassemble the fixture as necessary to inspect the socket terminals. It could be a bad socket, or that one of the fixture wiring has fried because someone forgot to check the wattage rating and put in too many bright bulbs (that, Mr. Edison is why there is a wattage rating).

10. Circuit cable

If the item 8 shows that the switch isn’t receiving power, and you’re certain it’s not due to an errant or defective breaker, or a blown fuse, you may have an interruption in the circuit path. You should contact an electrician. You can't blame your old fixture.

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