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  • 22-11-2018 7:39pm
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    roxybargains
    Registered Users Posts: 144 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Can anyone recommend an electrician for a small job (i think) in the Athy/Kildare area

    Light in bedroom no longer working switch on wall changed but not working.

    Thanks


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    n97 mini
    Registered Users Posts: 8,295 ✭✭✭n97 mini


    Was it working before the switch was changed?

    If so, it's likely you've just missed one of the wires. There are three, two go in one side, and the third in the other.

    There might be an earth wire too (different colour) depending on when your house was built, but that doesn't affect the operation of the light.


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    roxybargains
    Registered Users Posts: 144 ✭✭roxybargains


    n97 mini wrote: »
    Was it working before the switch was changed?

    If so, it's likely you've just missed one of the wires. There are three, two go in one side, and the third in the other.

    There might be an earth wire too (different colour) depending on when your house was built, but that doesn't affect the operation of the light.

    It wasnt working before the switch change. The switch was getting stuck and then light stopped working so assumed it was switch.

    Changed it and wired it as it was and still doesnt work. House was built 2004


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    GavMan
    Registered Users Posts: 1,919 ✭✭✭GavMan


    presume you've checked the bulb also


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    #5
    D13exile
    Registered Users Posts: 728 ✭✭✭D13exile


    Check the wires in the actual light fitting itself. They can work loose over time if the grub screws haven't been tightened properly.

    Only attempt to do this work after you turn the power off at the mains first, the MCB should be flicked off or kill the power entirely.


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