Ceiling light fixture puzzle
#1
08-15-18, 06:42 PM
Ceiling light fixture puzzle
Light fixture has the two pin GU24 socket. After sitting all night, off, in the morning it goes on fine but after 10-15 mins, shuts off. Changed to a new cfl bulb, same story. It's getting power, the socket itself has continuity, but I think shuts off after a short period. Does the socket have a circuit? Is it over heated? It's about 12 years old too.
#2
08-15-18, 06:47 PM
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It sounds like the ballast is shutting down on overheat. Did you use the correct wattage bulb ?
#5
08-15-18, 07:44 PM
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#6
08-15-18, 07:46 PM
Ok, tested light fixture on outlet, it works. I have two ceiling fixtures, both work off of a single pole simple switch, one ceiling light continues to work, no power getting to the troubled one, replaced wall switch, same, no power getting to the troubled one. What the hell would cause that?
#7
08-15-18, 09:34 PM
Group Moderator
You plugged in a ceiling light to test it. How did you do that ?
Was the fixture oriented the same way it would have been on the ceiling ?
If it's a thermal safety tripping it would be from excessive heat or the safety is worn out.
If it's not that..... the socket is defective and the heat cause one of the contacts to loosen.
Was the fixture oriented the same way it would have been on the ceiling ?
If it's a thermal safety tripping it would be from excessive heat or the safety is worn out.
If it's not that..... the socket is defective and the heat cause one of the contacts to loosen.
Thanks!
Devin