Electrical and Lighting: Chandelier does not work

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Author Content Solution Libertyville, IL December 13, 2008 11:55 PM Post #5889563 Today I hung a chandelier by replacing an existing one. It does not turn on. The wires from ceiling outlet seem to work when checked with voltmeter. But when I connect wires from chandelier to these wires, it does not show any activity. Do chandeliers have fuese? What could make the wires not show activity? I am baffled (and quite frustrated that the chandelier does not work). Thanks for your help. Vinod claypa West Pottsgrove, PA (Zone 6b) December 14, 2008 12:03 AM Post #5889583 Since you have a voltmeter, set it for checking resistance (in ohms, with the power OFF, and disconnected from the house wiring) and see if the light works, and check the bulbs, too. Maybe there's a switch on it that you haven't found ? This message was edited Dec 13, 2008 11:04 PM Solution Libertyville, IL December 14, 2008 03:05 PM Post #5891061 Thanks, Claypa. I will check that. What I found from further playing is that, 1) the wires from ceiling are live 2) when connected to chandelier (without any bulbs) the wires are still live 3) as soon as I put buld into the chandelier, the wires are not live. What am I missing here? Thanks Solution Libertyville, IL December 14, 2008 03:06 PM Post #5891065 By the way I also foung out that there is no fuse in the chandelier. Thanks claypa West Pottsgrove, PA (Zone 6b) December 14, 2008 03:07 PM Post #5891067 Have you tested the bulbs? Solution Libertyville, IL December 14, 2008 08:42 PM Post #5892033 I connected the chandelier to another outlet (there are wires everywhere!) and it worked. So the issue seems to be with the circuit for the outlet or may be the switch. Thanks crackerlady2007 Hildale, UT May 29, 2009 09:36 AM Post #6613366 I'm bet you're over lamping it. It might be a good idea to call in an electrician. :)

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