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I need some electrician help
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:03 am
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:03 am
I am going to rewire a light fixture and need to know what I can do to test it without hooking it back up to the wall. Can I use some sort of battery to test?
This post was edited on 2/18/14 at 10:06 am
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Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:05 am to Broke
quote:
I am going to rewire a light bulb
wait, what?
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:06 am to MrPappagiorgio
Light fixture. frick
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:06 am to Broke
you need a 120VAC source, a battery is DC. You could use one of those cigarette lighter converters that allow you to plug in 120VAC devices in your car and hook that up to a 12V battery to test.
However based on your knowledge, this might end poorly.
However based on your knowledge, this might end poorly.
This post was edited on 2/18/14 at 10:09 am
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:07 am to Broke
why would you want to test it before you hook it up? That doesn't make sense.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:08 am to Broke
Hook it up to a 120 v pigtail,plug in to outlet to test
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:09 am to Broke
Just wire it up and cut it on, if it electrocutes you then you may have made a mistake. 
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:13 am to Broke
Why do you want to test it again? Just put it in and hope for the best
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:13 am to Broke
Use your multimeter to test for continuity thru each wire to the socket terminals. If the fixture has its own switch, click it back and forth for open/closed circuit.
Test the light bulb in another fixture.
Test the light bulb in another fixture.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:13 am to Broke
If you live in the BR area and you get tired of messing with it, I will come take care of it for 150 bucks you buy the new light fixture.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:15 am to bencoleman
Test to see if a wire is hot with the back of your finger. 120 volts doesn't sting much.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:19 am to Hammertime
quote:
Why do you want to test it again?
So I don't have to climb a ladder, wire it up, and test multiple times. I need to make sure it's right the first time
And whoever said the pigtail wins. That's what I'm going to do.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:26 am to Broke
quote:
Can I use some sort of battery to test?
Unfortunately no, batteries are DC only while your light fixture requires 120V AC.
quote:
I am going to rewire a light fixture and need to know what I can do to test it without hooking it back up to the wall.
You need to apply 120V AC to it, which is what a power outlet will provide. Easiest and cheapest way.. buy a cheap extension cord and chop off the end with the female connectors (the one you insert plugs into). Cut off a bit of insulation on the 2 exposed wires you just created and attach it to your fixture. Plug in the other side to the wall and voila!
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:29 am to Broke
While there's a thread open I've got a question too.
Electrical breaker box on the outside of my home has rusted pretty badly and needs to be replaced. It's just a normal panel box with four fuses inside. I'm assuming since it is tied to the meter I need a registered electrician to replace it. How much should that run me for parts and labor? Also any recommendations in br?
Thanks in advance
Electrical breaker box on the outside of my home has rusted pretty badly and needs to be replaced. It's just a normal panel box with four fuses inside. I'm assuming since it is tied to the meter I need a registered electrician to replace it. How much should that run me for parts and labor? Also any recommendations in br?
Thanks in advance
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:30 am to Rush2112
quote:the circuit doesn't care if it's AC or DC.
batteries are DC only while your light fixture requires 120V AC.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:32 am to SuperflyLSU
It is hard to give a price without looking at it. How old is your house? Is it fuses or breakers? What kind of shape is your inside panel in?
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:33 am to Broke
use a multi-meter numbnutz, like a normal person.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:34 am to SuperflyLSU
Does the meter box need to be replaced too?
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:38 am to Tigah in the ATL
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the circuit doesn't care if it's AC or DC.
Say what?? The bulb certainly cares. Apply a household battery, or even a care battery to a standard bulb ain't gonna do the trick.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:39 am to Rebel
quote:
use a multi-meter numbnutz, like a normal person.
I broke mine last year and haven't replaced it.
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