Changed bulb still not working?

[CarlTaylor2014]

Hi guys.
The bulb went last week so I naturally bought a new one but the new bulb doesn't work either what could be the cause?

Photo attached!

Kind regards

Carl

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• CarlTaylor2014
• 20 Feb 2014
• 1

 

[AGal88]

Have you checked on your consumer unit / fusebox to see if anything tripped when the bulb blew? Is the fitting in good condition, no residue or corrosion?

 

[CarlTaylor2014]

All checked and are fine! :-s

Appreciate your help

Carl

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Check that you have voltage at the fitting, by using an approved voltage indicator. Then you can investigate either upstream or at the fitting, don't rule out faulty lamp! or that the lamp is not making good contact.

 

[AGal88]

Chances are it could be a bad bulb, is it a 2 pin or a 4 pin (or a 2pin bulb in a 4pin fitting)? As the 2 pins have the starter built in, but the 4 pins have a starter in the fitting which could have blown. Ruling out any wiring faults etc. I will disclaim that I have only handled 2D fittings a few times.

 

[CarlTaylor2014]

It's a 4 pin

 

[AGal88]

It's a 4 pin

Well you can try another bulb and a new starter or try with a 2pin bulb

Check that you have voltage at the fitting, by using an approved voltage indicator.

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[winston1]

Hi guys.
The bulb went last week so I naturally bought a new one but the new bulb doesn't work either what could be the cause?

Photo attached!

Kind regards

Carl

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• CarlTaylor2014
• 20 Feb 2014
• 1

That is not a bulb. It's a 2D fluorescent tube.

 

[BigJon]

If you unscrew the metal plate you may find a starter, as said above try changing it.
I presume you bought a like for like 2D lamp?
If your getting correct voltage at the terminals and a new lamp & starter isn't working it'll probably be the ballast.