I have a spotlight in the bedroom which when turned on flickered then blew bulb. I have replaced the bulb but now it does not work (I have tried other bulbs also). It did not trip any of the other lights when it occured - any ideas???
Spotlight not working
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Have a look down at the inside of the light fitting at the bottom, where the contact makes with the end of the bulb. There may be a black spot that was caused when the other bulb blew. You'll need to clean that off so that the bulb can make proper contact.
You could use a flat bladed screwdriver or a little sandpaper glued to the end of a pencil (the blunt end obviously).
Make sure the juice is off though!
Good luck,
Gcol
You could use a flat bladed screwdriver or a little sandpaper glued to the end of a pencil (the blunt end obviously).
Make sure the juice is off though!
Good luck,
Gcol
Thanks for the advice. I have looked and there did appear to be a black mark but it would not come off. I have looked at another spotlight nearby (a working one) and the same markings are on that one. Any other suggestions???
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breezer
sounds like something got burnt out, take the light down and have a look, may be less hassle to get a new light
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What you were looking for was a black mark with a texture like coal. You only need to make the surface smooth again (it doesn't matter if it's still black).
If you've tried a known working bulb and it still doesn't work then, like Breezer says, you're taking it down and checking it out.
If you just got a new bulb and tried that, make sure that there's not a clear lacquer type substance over the bulb contact. I've had that stop a bulb from lighting before now - I assume it's just flux and is very easily sanded away.
You could try lifting the contact in the light fitting (the one that touches the end of the bulb) so that it makes a harder, better contact when you screw in the bulb.
As always, with the juice off.
Cheers,
GCol
If you've tried a known working bulb and it still doesn't work then, like Breezer says, you're taking it down and checking it out.
If you just got a new bulb and tried that, make sure that there's not a clear lacquer type substance over the bulb contact. I've had that stop a bulb from lighting before now - I assume it's just flux and is very easily sanded away.
You could try lifting the contact in the light fitting (the one that touches the end of the bulb) so that it makes a harder, better contact when you screw in the bulb.
As always, with the juice off.
Cheers,
GCol
Only if you've wired it incorrectlySpark123 said:
- the threaded outer is supposed to be the neutral on ES lampholders... 
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Some ES lampholders have neutral contacts that flatten with use too...
Thanks for all your info but sadly still not working!!!
Think I am going to have to remove the spotlight now. As I have never done this before do I just remove the two small screws which are visible when the bulb has been removed and then ease it from the hole?
When removed is there anything specific to check for before purchasing a replacement?
Thanks in anticipation.
Think I am going to have to remove the spotlight now. As I have never done this before do I just remove the two small screws which are visible when the bulb has been removed and then ease it from the hole?
When removed is there anything specific to check for before purchasing a replacement?
Thanks in anticipation.
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