why is my kitchen light not working??

frannyann

macman wrote: »

Is it a 12V (low voltage) light fitting? If so it will have a transformer connected to it reduce the mains voltage to 12V. if it is a 240V fitting then it won't. Look at the packaging for the new one if not sure.
If it is a 12V, it may be the transformer that has blown. If so, you're going to be a bit narked at having bought an entire new fitting.

Its not a low voltage fitting, plus I needed a new fitting anyway, because the old one was ugly and I got it in the sale reduced from £30 to £10!! :money:

frannyann

jcb208 wrote: »

If theres no live feed to the light might be worth checking the switch for loose/broken wire or faulty switch which is easiest thing first, failing that could be lost live/neutral from the wiring coming to the fitting

Checked the switch but it looks okay, (well nothing loose!!)

frannyann

andrew-b wrote: »

Have you modified/replaced any other light fittings in other rooms recently?

The bathroom light was replaced by electrian as part of an insurance claim (leak from upstairs) about the same time as kitchen stopped working, but thought as done by a sparky unlikely to be connected???

frannyann

And I now need to fix this as broken my favourite wine glass last night trying to put it in the sink in the dark!

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Hi,

frannyann wrote: »

And I now need to fix this as broken my favourite wine glass last night trying to put it in the sink in the dark!

mmm, , wouldn't be too much wine?

frannyann

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Hi,



mmm, , wouldn't be too much wine?

As if!!

frannyann

andrew-b wrote: »

Possible it could be related..are the kitchen and bathroom on the same floor or isolated by the same fuse/MCB at the consumer unit indicating they are on the same circuit. If so get the sparky back and explain since they left the kitchen light hasn't worked..

Yep to both, same floor and same MCB. Have now left a message for the sparky as its too much of a coincidence!

andrew-b wrote: »

I'd fix it myself if i were you but as you seem unsure your best off getting someone in as some testing of cables to identify them may be required. The work carried out by the electrician as part of your insurance claim should be guaranteed for at least a year. If it is there fault then it shouldn't cost you a penny more .

Thanks for all your help
Franny!

frannyann

Thanks to all for advice, just to update. Company agree its too much of a coincidence that the light has gone at the same time the other work was done, so they are coming out to fix it!!