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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
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I am going to rewire a light bulb
wait, what?
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 10:09 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 10:26 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.
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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 10:33 am to Broke
use a multi-meter numbnutz, like a normal person.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:58 am to Broke
DON"T just stop there. Based on your explanation of the question you are a prime target for electrocution.
Get a buddy to help Put your pride aside.
If you have the money pay someone
Your question indicates you have little knowledge about electricity
Get a buddy to help Put your pride aside.
If you have the money pay someone
Your question indicates you have little knowledge about electricity
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