Light is tripping

[phil1984]

Hi

I fitted a new light fixing last week which worked perfectly.

The fixing is a Lisa 3-Light Ceiling Light Chrome Effect Plate 560 x 250 x 250mm from screwfix.

Because one of the arms was loose, I took it off and twisted the arm to screw up the thread. Once screw tight I refitted the light and turned on the electric to find the light switch is broken and the light will not turn on.

The trip switch also went off.

Do you think I could have broken the light fixing or not put the wires into the block correctly.

If the light fixing, how can i test it?

 

[Spark123]

Either is possible, how have you wired it? Can you post a photo?

Ideally to test the fitting you need an insulation tester but if there is a direct short it may show with a multimeter set to ohms. With no lamps in and it disconnected test L-N, L-E then N-E. If any show low ohms then there's a short, this test isn't conclusive until carried out with a 500v insulation resistance tester which I doubt you'll have but all electricians should have.

 

[phil1984]

Hi thanks for the reply.

I have found the problem

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• phil1984
• 27 Aug 2012
• 1

I cannot put a connector on this as this part goes into a small metal housing.

Stupid question: Can I wrap insulation tape around both wires or is that potentially dangerous?

 

[Adam_151]

Sleeve that with some appropiatly sized heatshrink

 

[phil1984]

Great - thanks Adam

 

[Taylortwocities]

I'd take it back to Screwfix and say its was faulty when you put it up.
They'll change it no problemo