On Sat, 16 Oct 2004 18:02:22 -0400, "Jeff Guay"
wrote:

Hi,
I just replacd to wall sconces in our bathroom. The originals were ugly,
however they always worked.
I wired the new sconces the same way as the old. After I installed the
first one I flipped the switch and voila the new fixture and the remaining
old fixture worked. So I removed the last old fixture and installed the
last new fixture. Flipped the switch and, nothing. I went down to check
the breaker and it wasn't tripped. I checked the GFI in the bathroom and it
hadn't tripped. There was no voltage at the switch. Finally I realized
that a GFI outlet down in the basement was tripped. I reset it and tada,
light. I tried them a little while later and you guessed it nothing. What
would cause the GFI to trip when it never did with the old ones? These are
wired the same. The only difference is that these fixtures can take up to a
100w bulb the old ones were only 50w.
Thanks,
Jeff


Theres a good chance that you either have a problem with your wiring
or your fixture. Take the second fixture down and wirenut the loose
wires then see if the problem repeats. If not check for stray strands
of wire that might have been sticking out, You can also swap the
fixtures to see if the problem stays with the one fixture or stays
with the location.

Steve B.