I recently installed a new "instant on" fixture in my closet with a self installed pull chain, and the bulb will not light. I have done this 3 times previously the same way without issues. I have checked the feed with both a meter and incandesant fixture and both indicate power OK. The bulb and fixture I installed were new. I have since returned fixture, believing a defect, purchased a second, only to find out it acts the same way. I have checked the bulb(pin) alignment in the sockets, and that is fine. I can get the bulb to light sometimes by just touching(not moving) it with my finger. I disconnected the switch and direct wired the fixture to see if teh switch was the culprit, still no luck. At times the bulb would glow on the ends, appearing to start to light, but never reach full on. I tried the same bulb in different fixture, it works fine. I tried an old working bulb in the new fixture and it would not light. The fixture is grounded to the box it is fed from. Help please! this is driving me crazy.....

All of the electrical outlets in one room except for one have stopped working. If it isn't a blown fuse, what else could be the problem? Is it something I can do myself or should a contractor be called? Also, should a contractor already have a tester?? One that I called said I needed to buy him one or reimburse him if he had to buy it but it seems like a common item to me? Thanks