Comments on: Why did my lights in the kitchen and dining suddenly go out? http://www.rubyjos.com/dining-out/why-did-my-lights-in-the-kitchen-and-dining-suddenly-go-out The Best in Restaurants, Theater and Entertainment Sun, 20 May 2012 05:18:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Ray Wilson http://www.rubyjos.com/dining-out/why-did-my-lights-in-the-kitchen-and-dining-suddenly-go-out/comment-page-1#comment-3736 Ray Wilson Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:34:59 +0000 http://www.rubyjos.com/dining-out/why-did-my-lights-in-the-kitchen-and-dining-suddenly-go-out#comment-3736 I agree with Mitch. If that doesn't work, those two lights are probably connected in series. Either the neutral or live line has disconnected between the distribution board and the closest fitting to it. Check the first switch first then the fitting. Remember that the neutral line will most likely run from the distribution board directly to the light while the live line will run to the switch first then to the light. Good luck.<br><b>References : </b><br>30 years experience I agree with Mitch. If that doesn’t work, those two lights are probably connected in series. Either the neutral or live line has disconnected between the distribution board and the closest fitting to it. Check the first switch first then the fitting. Remember that the neutral line will most likely run from the distribution board directly to the light while the live line will run to the switch first then to the light. Good luck.
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]]> By: Alan http://www.rubyjos.com/dining-out/why-did-my-lights-in-the-kitchen-and-dining-suddenly-go-out/comment-page-1#comment-3735 Alan Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:14:59 +0000 http://www.rubyjos.com/dining-out/why-did-my-lights-in-the-kitchen-and-dining-suddenly-go-out#comment-3735 Test and reset any ground fault outlets in the rooms, look where each appliance is plugged in to make sure you don't miss one. Also trip and rest the circuit breakers for both rooms. Then check other breakers, some electricians will put outlets for room(s) and lights on different circuits. This way if something goes wrong you either have lightsworking, or outlets working which you could plug in a light. Next look for gfci outlets in other rooms, even closets and attics. Sometimes people will install a gfci outlet somewhere in between the breaker box and the lights/outlets. This is a cheap way to comply with building code. Hope this helps, Alan<br><b>References : </b><br> Test and reset any ground fault outlets in the rooms, look where each appliance is plugged in to make sure you don’t miss one. Also trip and rest the circuit breakers for both rooms. Then check other breakers, some electricians will put outlets for room(s) and lights on different circuits. This way if something goes wrong you either have lightsworking, or outlets working which you could plug in a light.

Next look for gfci outlets in other rooms, even closets and attics. Sometimes people will install a gfci outlet somewhere in between the breaker box and the lights/outlets. This is a cheap way to comply with building code.

Hope this helps,

Alan
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]]> By: Mitch http://www.rubyjos.com/dining-out/why-did-my-lights-in-the-kitchen-and-dining-suddenly-go-out/comment-page-1#comment-3734 Mitch Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:44:59 +0000 http://www.rubyjos.com/dining-out/why-did-my-lights-in-the-kitchen-and-dining-suddenly-go-out#comment-3734 Try shutting off the breakers and turning them back on. Same with the GFI outlets. Trip them then reset them.<br><b>References : </b><br> Try shutting off the breakers and turning them back on. Same with the GFI outlets. Trip them then reset them.
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