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Light won't switch off

 
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single mum



Joined: 07 Feb 2008
Posts: 2
Location: North Lincs
PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:46 pm    Post subject: Light won't switch off Reply with quote
Please can you tell me why my kitchen light won't switch off !! I have to leave it on all the time because if I attempt to leave it in the "off" position it crackles and dims.
It is a three spot fitting, not a fluorescent tube, and is on a two way switch to another room, this also cannot switch it off.
Very bizarre, but I'd like to know if there is anything I can do to repair it.
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thescruff
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Joined: 03 May 2003
Posts: 4249
Location: Bath
PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sounds like something is shorting out, so you need to get it checked
ASAP.

Vince is the resident sparkie and should be on later.
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vince knight
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Joined: 04 Mar 2004
Posts: 1244
Location: Essex/East London
PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 11:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
One of the two switches is defective and will need replacing.
Get some body (recomended if poss) to replace it.


Vince
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sid



Joined: 23 Apr 2008
Posts: 2
Location: CROYDON
PostPosted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:51 pm    Post subject: Installing new light fitting Reply with quote
I need to find the switched live (4 red leads existing as currently the light won't turn off?
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vince knight
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Location: Essex/East London
PostPosted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sid.
I guess you have changed a light and not written down what wire went where. Embarassed

Without a test meter or simple continuity meter it is going to be hard to find out which Black is the return switch live from the switch. Sad

Do you have a tester or know anybody who has one and knows how to use it Question

vince
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sid



Joined: 23 Apr 2008
Posts: 2
Location: CROYDON
PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Vince,

Thanks for your help much appreciated I will speak with Electrician friend to bail me out.
Embarassed
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