Why are my sockets working but not my lights?
Why are my sockets working but not my lights?
Usually, the culprit is either a tripped breaker or a bad connection. The outlet might have a bad connection, or the circuit breaker might need to be reset. Luckily for you, you might be able to find the solution when you take these steps, and you may not need to contact professional.
Why is my caravan lights not working?
If any caravan/trailer lights are not working, then the first thing to check is that the trailer plug and socket are properly connected. That might sound like a simple thing but it’s a good place to start. Caravan/trailer plugs are particularly vulnerable to damage from either rough tracks or being pulled in and out.
How many watts can a 12V car outlet handle?
For example, a 10 amp–fused 12-volt lighter socket will safely power about 1 amp of 120-volt AC (or about 120 watts). (See formula below.) A 15-amp socket will power 1.5 amps of 120-volt AC (about 150 to 180 watts), and a 20-amp will power about 2 amps (about 200 to 225 watts).
Which wire is positive on a cigarette lighter plug?
The positive pole is deep inside the bottom or back of the outlet, while the negative pole is the metal clips on the side of the outlet.
Why are my 12 volt lights not working?
Please try again later. A motorhome’s 12-volt interior lights stopped working. They work fine when 120 volts AC are present, such as when running generator …. Gary Bunzer the RV Doctor says the culprt might be a “sticky” relay inside the converter. Loading…
Why are my halogen 12V downlights not working?
I have recently been asked to put in 9 LED 230V downlights, which I have done.. all working fine. The reason was the old 12V halogens only had 2 of the 9 working and the customer said everytime she replaced a bulb they would either not work at all or only last a few days/weeks.
Why is the 12v system on my caravan not working?
EHU power cuts during the evening, what a time to discover the 12v system wasn’t working, During a few power outages on the EHU I found the 12v side of things wasn’t working. Power went so I found the panel and switched to VAN. Nothing!
Why are the lights on my camper trailer not working?
To easiest way to see if the socket is still working is to plug something else in and see if it’s getting 12V power. If you DO have power at this plug, then it’s a problem ABOVE the sink in the roof light wiring assembly (skip to Step 5).
Why are my 12V downlights not working?
All connections were tight, bulbs were a reasonable quality and the voltage was not too high. However they were completely covered in insulation so I’m guessing the transformers were getting far too hot as they were very close to the 12v lights which give off a great deal of heat.
Why are some of my RV 12V lights not working?
In this instance it was as simple as replacing the fuses that had blown. But it’s important to note fuses blow for a reason. Luckily for us this time it was just because some wires had crossed. If you notice a fuse continues to blow it’s important to dig a bit deeper to find the cause.
What to do if your LED light is not working?
If you are having issues getting anything to work in your LED installation or your lighting is inconsistent go over this trouble shooting guide for some pointers on resolving your issue. If you are sure that your wiring is correct read our Multimeter troubleshooting guide on tips for testing the input and output of your LED Power Supply. 1.)
Why are the lights not working in my Jayco camper?
Most Jayco camper trailers have a plug for the 12V roof power cable. They are usually either the cigarette-lighter style 12V plug and socket… During the roof windup the cables can get caught and the plug can get dislodged. Because the cigarette-lighter style 12V socket is right next to the sink they’re prone to corrosion:
