ow do Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 my electrics tripped the other night, when i flipped the switch back everything has gone back to normal except the light in one of the rooms, all the others work. ive changed the bulb and checked the switch and fitting and its all wired still. not sure what to do next... could the switch or fitment itself have blown/broken? how would i know which one it could be to replace? any help/advice would be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Is it a dimmer switch? Does the breaker trip when you turn that light on still? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ow do Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 no just a normal on off switch. no nothing happens, the other lights upstairs work as normal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Assuming you have proven that the bulb in there works in other ceiling outlets, it's going to be the switch next. If it was a break in the main cable then probably other lights fed from it wouldn't be working. So the next thing is the check the light switch itself and also the ceiling rose loop connections - giving due consideration to your own safety of course being as it's mains electrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ow do Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 right ill buy a new swith today and try that then. yeah i switch the whole lot off to make sure lol thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Easiest way is to switch power off, wire both the switch wires into the same contact so they bypass the switch and then turn on the breaker. If the bulb lights then the switch is your problem and you can go buy a new pair. (so you have a spare in the house - for what they cost and since they are all the same usually it's worth keeping a spare switch, and single/double socket in the house I find) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 My electrics would trip if a bulb blew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ow do Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 I've now replaced the bulb, switch and ceiling fitting and it still doesn't work Any ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crosser Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I've now replaced the bulb, switch and ceiling fitting and it still doesn't work Any ideas That only leaves the cable then................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bargepole23 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I've now replaced the bulb, switch and ceiling fitting and it still doesn't work Any ideas Yes, call an electrician, instead of trying to fix it using random bits of advice from a forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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