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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
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:05 am to Broke
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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. ![](https://images.tigerdroppings.com/Images/Icons/Iconcool.gif)
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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
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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![](https://images.tigerdroppings.com/Images/Icons/Iconcheers.gif)
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
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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
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use a multi-meter numbnutz, like a normal person.
I broke mine last year and haven't replaced it.
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