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Downstairs lights dont work but upstairs is ok

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.36 PM

Plug Sockets work downstairs but not the ceiling lights in the hallway, lounge or dining room. All rooms have downlights (gu10 bulbs) Lights and plug sockets work perfectly upstairs in all bedrooms, the kitchen and bathroom is downstairs and lights and plug sockets work perfectly. rcd 1 - Cooker / Downstairs lights / Upstairs sockets (mcb for each) rcd 2 - Kitchen appliances / Upstairs lights / Downstairs sockets (mcb for each) I have checked the fuse box and nothing has tripped. I checked power to the light switch in the living room and hallway with a multi-meter and it doesn't appear that power coming to the switches. Where could the fault lie? any suggestions / help will be most appreciated. Thank you all.

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5 Answers

Anonymous user

It sounds like your problem is either in the feed cable from the kitchen to the lights or the first light without power from the kitchen. This will either be wired in a 3 plate where the feeds are in the light fittings or 2 plate where the feeds have been taken to the switches. This is all based on that the kitchen light and the rest of downstairs is on the same circuit. If not the problem may be from the fuse board to the first light not working on the circuit.
Answered8 November 2023
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Spot Electrical Ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5
Hoddesdon
There may well be a loose connection at the kitchen light fitting. Has it recently been changed.
Answered7 November 2023
0

WBS Electrical

Rating: 5 out of 5
Broadway
How did you test for power at the switch with a multi meter? Usually at a switch it will be live switched with no neutral? I would suggest getting a electrician in to check the circuits for you with suitable testing equipment to find the fault.
Answered19 November 2023
0

StrangLX

Rating: 5 out of 5
Broadstairs
It’s one of those situations where if you need to ask then it’s best to ask a professional to have a look.
Answered27 November 2023
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StrangLX

Rating: 5 out of 5
Broadstairs
It’s one of those situations where if you need to ask then it’s best to ask a professional to have a look.
Answered27 November 2023
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