Bathroom lighting - quick flicker then off

[Cowboy_Craig]

Hi. When putting lightbulb in when current is live, it flickers for a fraction of a second then no light. Any ideas how to fix?

 

[CountryFan]

What type of light fixture and what type of bulb?

 

[sparkwright]

Bit lacking in info.

 

[Cowboy_Craig]

 

[CountryFan]

Check with another bulb in the house, if ok then faulty bulb, if not - suspect wiring issue. What was up with the previous bulb? - same issue or just gone?

 

[Cowboy_Craig]

One day a few days ago I pulled the chord and there was no light. I've tried working bulbs from other light fittings and new bulbs, they all flicker for a fraction of a second then go off permanently.

 

[Jurassicspark]

Hi. When putting lightbulb in when current is live, it flickers for a fraction of a second then no light. Any ideas how to fix?

Check if the bulb holder is alligned properly.

Sounds like a loose wire. Have you got any testing instruments?

Your description is a bit rough. When using another light bulb does it do the same thing? Do you have to turn on any breakers after the problem occurs?

 

[pete01]

My guess is one of the clips that holds the bulb in is probably broke.

 

[CountryFan]

My guess is one of the clips that holds the bulb in is probably broke.

@Cowboy_Craig - can you get a decent closeup of the fixture so we can see inside?

 

[CountryFan]

One day a few days ago I pulled the chord and there was no light. I've tried working bulbs from other light fittings and new bulbs, they all flicker for a fraction of a second then go off permanently.

So it could be the pullcord, loose connection or broken batten holder.

 

[pete01]

If you hold the bulb in firmly does it stay on?

 

[Cowboy_Craig]

Holding the bulb firmly doesn't have any effect. It remains off.

 

[CountryFan]

Holding the bulb firmly doesn't have any effect. It remains off.

Go to to be one of the other 2 then surely. - pullcord or loose connection

 

[ebee]

I would not recommend putting any lamp into (or out of) a live lampholder anyway. Safety first at all times

 

[Cowboy_Craig]

Thanks. I think I have testing instruments. It was too late to check last night and won't get a chance until tomorrow.