Bathroom Wall Light fitted but will not come on

[Joeylegend]

Went to B&Q and bought a Pereti Chrome Effect Single Wall Light to replace old 70s style bathroom light fitting.
Switch on power took of old fitting, wired up new light fitting correct to wiring diagram.
Switch on power switch on light ''Not working'' .
Tried another bulb, no joy.

Technical specifications
Technical specification of Pereti Chrome Effect Single Wall Light
Range Pereti
Style Contemporary
Finish Chrome effect
Material Glass & metal
Primary power supply Mains powered
Number of lamps 1
Bulb supplied Bulb supplied
Bulb Type Required G9
Maximum bulb wattage 18W
Dimmable Dimmable with compatible switch (sold separately)
Adjustable Fixed
Wiring required Wiring required
Height 16.7cm
Width 9.4cm
Depth 12.8cm

 

[stem]

So the circuit is broken somewhere. Check that the correct wires are inserted in the terminals properly and the screws clamping the conductor, and not the insulation. It is also possible that the fitting is faulty. Have you disturbed any other wiring, such as at the light switch? Have you made sure that the power is switched back on properly? Are all of your other lights working OK?

Otherwise, it would be a simple matter for someone with a basic understanding of electrical circuits and a multimeter to test the wiring / fitting and find the point where the power is lost.

By the way, the light is sold as a 'bedroom wall light' so unless the instructions say otherwise, it is not suitable for use in a bathroom, unless it's located outside of the specified zones. See here for information from the Wiki.

 

[WabbitPoo]

Its possible you dont have a good connection in the light - maybe you pushed the wire in too far and the screw is clamped onto the pvc covering the copper?

By the way, switch OFF the power before doing anything (I assume that was a typo in your post!)

 

[Taylortwocities]

I guess that you only have one cable coming out of the wall (red, black and an earth conductor?)

Do you have a two-probe voltage tester or a multimeter?

Have you tried connecting the old light back, temporarily?

 

[stem]

Check that the correct wires are inserted in the terminals properly and the screw's clamping the conductor, and not the insulation.

Its possible you dont have a good connection in the light - maybe you pushed the wire in too far and the screw is clamped onto the pvc covering the copper?

Is there an echo in here?

 

[Echo the husky]

Is there an echo in here?

Yes, I'm here. Can I help?

 

[Echo the husky]

Can you post a photo of the connections you have made in the new light? Might show something?
What lamp/bulb does it take? Check the contacts aren't buckled and if it screws in that it is screwed in firmly.

As above a 2 probe voltage tester is the next step to check that the supply is getting to the light.