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    Nifty101 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 26, 2009, 02:33 AM
    Light fixtures not working since I put in bulbs that were too powerful
    Hi Everyone

    I have a light fixture that takes 5 20w light bulbs. 2 of the bulbs were dead and I stupidly replaced them with 50w bulbs whilst leaving the remaining 3 sockets with 20w bulbs.

    The lights initially worked but after a short time stopped working. Now they don't respond to me turning the light switch on or off. I checked the fuse box and it didn't trip out so there's notihng to reset. I also removed all the light bulbs and replaced them with brand new 20w bulbs and it still doesn't work.

    Is there anyway I can fix this myself or will I need to contact an electrician?

    Thanks!
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    creahands Posts: 2,854, Reputation: 195
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    May 26, 2009, 04:37 AM

    Hi nifty

    If all lights stopped working, may be defective switch.
    Did u check light switch? Is light fixture rated for 20 watt bulbs or lower?

    Good luck

    Chuck
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    May 27, 2009, 06:20 PM

    What type of fixture, what type of switch?
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