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Electric fixture not working Slain 04-26-2008
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Posted by Slain on April 26, 2008, 12:56 pm
I bought this sconce light, which I am attaching to an outlet
controlled by a dimmer switch.

The electrical outlet gets the 110V as expected before attaching the
light.
After attaching the light, I put my multimeter probes into the socket
where the bulb should go and can see the 110 V. But when I put the
bulb in, it does not light up

I thought that the socket inside might be pushed all the way back and
hence bulb not making contact, but I don't think thats the case.
Interestingly, when I put in a fluorescent bulb instead, it just has a
small flicker going.

Any ideas ?


Posted by David L. Martel on April 26, 2008, 1:22 pm
Slain,

Are you reasonably sure that you have wired the sconce correctly? Are
you reasonably sure that the incandescent bulb is good? Does the dimmer
decrease the voltage, as measured by your multimeter at the sconce?

Dave M.



Posted by Slain on April 26, 2008, 1:49 pm
> Slain,
>
> Are you reasonably sure that you have wired the sconce correctly? Are
> you reasonably sure that the incandescent bulb is good? Does the dimmer
> decrease the voltage, as measured by your multimeter at the sconce?
>
> Dave M.

Yes!!!! The wiring is straightforward!!!! black to black and white to
white

Also, I would not receive any power at the socket of the fixture if
that was incorrect.

The bulbs are good. Tested them at other places.

The dimmer I keep it at max to ensure that I am getting the max
power...

Posted by Joseph Meehan on April 26, 2008, 2:04 pm


>> Slain,
>>
>> Are you reasonably sure that you have wired the sconce correctly? Are
>> you reasonably sure that the incandescent bulb is good? Does the dimmer
>> decrease the voltage, as measured by your multimeter at the sconce?
>>
>> Dave M.
>
> Yes!!!! The wiring is straightforward!!!! black to black and white to
> white
>
> Also, I would not receive any power at the socket of the fixture if
> that was incorrect.

Actually you can.

>
> The bulbs are good. Tested them at other places.
>
> The dimmer I keep it at max to ensure that I am getting the max
> power...

But, depending on the dimmer it may not be the same as it would be
without the dimmer. Some dimmers do not have a true full on.


--
Joseph Meehan

Dia 's Muire duit




Posted by David L. Martel on April 27, 2008, 11:12 am
Slain,

I'd suspect that the bulb and the sconce socket are not making contact.
With the power off try bending the socket contact up a bit. With a towel
wrapped around the bulb try screwing the bulb in a little tighter. Try
another bulb.

Dave M.



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