Lighting Help!

[Rod71]

I have replace two spotlight strips today in my lounge. When i have switched them on they don't work, now the kitchen and bathroom lights don't work. I have checked the fuse board and nothing has tripped. I have also put the old light up and that doesn't work. Any ideas would be gratefully received

 

[EFLImpudence]

Well, you have connected them incorrectly or

trapped the insulation under a screw so that the conductor is not touching or

a crucial conductor has snapped.

http://www.diynot.com/wiki/electrics:lighting:lighting_circuit_layouts

 

[riveralt]

You have wired the replacement lights incorrectly - as a consequence - the lights downstream of the lounge are no longer getting any power.
You did make a note or take a photograph of how the original lights were wired didn't you?
If so post the note/picture and another showing how you have now wired the circuit.
If not you may need a multi-meter and know how to use to work out which conductor is which.

 

[Rod71]

Thank you for your replies. The original light was wired up to an internally housed transformer so i didn't take a picture as it was different. Really baffled as to what i've done wrong, followed diagram to the letter.

 

[Rod71]

I have just disconnected the light and the kitchen and bathroom still don't come on. Can anyone suggest why please?

 

[Gutterball]

The lights are wired from light to light. if you have removed one of them, the lights downstream of it won't work. If you can't follow a simple wiring diagram you should get an electrician to do the job properly.