I tried to change the fixture of my old ceiling lights. The fuse blew
twice (very dramatic) but think I have the correct wiring now. However
when I turn the circuit on the lights stay off.

The dimmer switch used to make a 'click' noise when turned on but this
doesn't seem to happen any more.

Do I need to change the dimmer?

wrote:
I tried to change the fixture of my old ceiling lights. The fuse blew
twice (very dramatic) but think I have the correct wiring now. However
when I turn the circuit on the lights stay off.

The dimmer switch used to make a 'click' noise when turned on but this
doesn't seem to happen any more.

Do I need to change the dimmer?

You need to...

1. call an electrician

2. a computer teacher


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Thanks very much!

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Thanks very much!

dad was a little abrupt but when it come to the electrical work, I
agree. It is time to get an electrician in. Something is wrong with the
wiring. It should not be a difficult thing to find and fix, but it appears
you lack the knowledge and experience in this area to do the job safely.
While it might be possible in time to get enough information from you and
back to you to resolve the problem safely, I suspect that would not be the
best idea as it would be possible that if someone gave you some information
and may have left out some very important bit of information, you might not
know it and you could get hurt.

I do suggest that you consider having the pro come in and check out the
job.

I have had over a dozen life threatening medical events in my life.
Even when I was sort of sure what it was, I always chose to see a doctor and
I have been glad I did. I am still able to write this because of it. On
the other hand I would not expect my doctor to make out his or her own tax
reports, but I could do that, that is my area. Your area is not electrical.
Like medical it is a life threatening issue, hire the pro.

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Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

On 23 Feb 2006 06:32:06 -0800, "
wrote:

I tried to change the fixture of my old ceiling lights. The fuse blew
twice (very dramatic) but think I have the correct wiring now. However
when I turn the circuit on the lights stay off.

The dimmer switch used to make a 'click' noise when turned on but this
doesn't seem to happen any more.

Do I need to change the dimmer?

I think you should get a toggle switch and make it work with that.
Then try your old dimmer if you want, or buy a new dimmer.

It's cheaper to burn out a simple cheap toggle swtich than a dimmer.

(I'm a little cautious with you because somehow you managed to just
change a fixture (two or three wires) and still blow the fuse, twice.)


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