Mains Wired downlights

[amarkush]

Hi,

We have 12 spotlights in the kitchen, 6 on one switch, 6 on a separate switch. A few weeks ago, the circuit breaker for the kitchen lights started popping off on the consumer box. As this normally happens when a light blows, i assumed this was what was happening, and just popped it back on. This continued for a few days, until i noticed that the lights were not blowing. Finally the circuit breaker popped. I flipped it back on as usual, but this time there was no light. the circuit breaker returned to it's on position, but there was no power to the lights. I have changed all 12 bulbs, and nothing. I have also replaced the fuse on the circuit breaker (RCD). Still nothing. Any thoughts or ideas?

 

[ponyagent]

what do u mean
changed the fuse on the circuit breaker?

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Do you have any approved means of testing for continuity and voltage?
If you have replaced the MCB from the original and still no power to lights, the fault lies within the circuit. You state that the kitchen lights are on a separate circuit to the rest of the house, so only kitchen lights are out?
How long ago were the lights installed and who installed them?

 

[amarkush]

I have a voltmeter and have checked the switch and the lights. There is no voltage at either. The circuit is only for the kitchen (it is part of an extension), and were installed before i brought the house.
I changed the mcb from the original on the circuit box. (sorry not the fuse)

 

[securespark]

Need piccys.