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OAITW r.2.0

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10. Well, that could be the tricky part. typically, a junction box would be close to

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #7)

Tue Sep 14, 2021, 12:16 PM

Sep 2021

the actual lights. The box takes the power side wiring and allows (in your case) separate wiring to each fixture. It probably is located in the ceiling. If you have sheetrock, then you'd have to remove it to get to the junction box.

First, I'd check the fixture - a multi-tester can tell if the fixture is getting power. Assuming no power there, check the wire leads feeding the fixture. If power there, the fixture is bad. If no power on these feed wires....then you need to locate the junction box to fix.

You say that this is a florescent light....if so, check the ballast....the ballast can be easily removed and probably replaced to see if you then get power to the fixture.

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over the counter kitchen light just won't work... [View all] CTyankee Sep 2021 OP

Is it a fluorescent bulb? Gaugamela Sep 2021 #1

Yes. And the other two work just fine. CTyankee Sep 2021 #2

I just edited my response above to include more information. Each fixture has it's own Gaugamela Sep 2021 #3

If it's a screw in starter (older fixtures have these), it's a few dollars getagrip_already Sep 2021 #9

It's hard to say, but I would expect something like $150 to $200. Gaugamela Sep 2021 #4

That's what I'd check first. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2021 #11

Sounds like the 3 lights are wired in parallel. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2021 #5

where would such a "junction box" be located? We have a prewar colonial, built right before WW2. CTyankee Sep 2021 #7

Well, that could be the tricky part. typically, a junction box would be close to OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2021 #10

where is the ballast? CTyankee Sep 2021 #12

Yes, our handyman tested the fixture and showed us there is electrical power there. CTyankee Sep 2021 #13

If a multi-tester is showing power, then I think it has to be the bulb or ballast. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2021 #14

OK, but what do I do with it then? CTyankee Sep 2021 #15

I'd go to Lowes/Home Depot first. If they don't have you can order from your local HW store OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2021 #16

Thanks. We are getting an electrician. Do you know what approximately it would cost for an CTyankee Sep 2021 #18

There is also a remote chance the replacement bulb is a dud. You could test it in one Gaugamela Sep 2021 #6

Yes, I thought of that. The hardware store gave me another one. Two bulbs from the store are duds? CTyankee Sep 2021 #8

Let me also suggest,,,, OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2021 #17

I do know they come in warm bulbs too. I think that's what we have now in the other two lights. CTyankee Sep 2021 #19

I'd love to see the light application now. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2021 #20

I wish I could, too. It is beyond my present capabilities (I'm old). CTyankee Sep 2021 #21

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