Tried, but the multimeter we got just shows 0 for some reason - power is definitely on and wall switch on. Multimeter is set up correctly according to the instructions and tutorials we watched! Not sure if it is defective - it was only cheap from Amazon. Tried it on a battery in DC mode - worked fine. Tried it in a plug socket - showed -0. Tried it on the wires, also -0.
Help installing lights - wattage too high?
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Take the measurements, with your cupboard lights supposed to be on, at the connectors, L to N and L to E with your light connected. Repeat that, with the light disconnected.
That would suggest to me - operator error, you are not making metal to metal contact with the probes.
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What setting is your meter on ,and what are you touching with each probe when taking readings ?
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We thought that might be the problem so we disconnected the block and tested it straight on the copper of the wires, still -0.
Don't have a picture of our multimeter as I have put it away now. Touching the copper of the wires coming out of the wall.
The same as in this pic:
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I think you should engage an electrician.
That pic is set as you would need to set it, for this use - just make sure 'HOLD' is not pressed, when you take the measurements.
Need to test it on a known working plug - when you put the probes into the live and neutral on a plug socket, after pushing in the earth to lift the cover from the live /neutrual - the probes may not actually touch the metal (as previously mentioned ) , they need to be on a slight angle to make contact
Just double checked on a plug socket which I know works - making sure they were touching the metal. Still nothing. I think we will call an electrician!
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Do let us know how you get on.
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