Lost Electricity

[mikec82]

We have a light bulb above where we stand in the shower. When I went to change the light bulb, the base came loose, hanging by the wire.

https://imgur.com/a/9MgSq

In the image, you can see two nuts at the top. This is where the base should have been connected. When I tried to connect it back to the base, it sparked/popped. I left it hanging and took this picture, only now it has a new light bulb in it. The light is not coming on now, nor are the other two ceiling lights in the bathroom that are connected to the same light switch. I checked the circuit breaker, but nothing had tripped.

Is there anything I can do, or do I need to call an electrician? Can anyone help explain the spark/pop?

 

[Alec_t]

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[Irv]

You need to shut off the circuit breaker to that light! Sparking is a big no-no, and in this case, you have 3 options: fire, electrocution, or call an electrician. Shut off the breaker first.

Trying to connect it back to the base without shutting off the power is a good indication that you aren't safe doing it yourself.

 

[Bluejets]

Get an electrician before you kill yourself or worse, someone else.

 

[davenn]

Please take the advice of the responders above

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