Ceiling light with internal transformer - easy fix?

[andy400]

We've got a light fitting that contains a small transformer as it is mains-supplied, but the light is provided by 5 12v bulbs. Now this is the third one of these we've had, due to the transformers giving up, and now this one has stopped working as well. Now, we're looking at getting it replaced (again) by the people we had the original, and the second one from, but it's 99% certain they don't have any more as it's no longer made.

So.... investigating all options as we really like it and don't want a different one, how easy would it be to replace the transformer / get someone to replace/repair the transformer? Where to start? I'm reasonably handy around the house, but never had to do anything quite like this. Any help appreciated! Ta.

[barney123]

andy400 said:

We've got a light fitting that contains a small transformer as it is mains-supplied, but the light is provided by 5 12v bulbs. Now this is the third one of these we've had, due to the transformers giving up, and now this one has stopped working as well. Now, we're looking at getting it replaced (again) by the people we had the original, and the second one from, but it's 99% certain they don't have any more as it's no longer made.

So.... investigating all options as we really like it and don't want a different one, how easy would it be to replace the transformer / get someone to replace/repair the transformer? Where to start? I'm reasonably handy around the house, but never had to do anything quite like this. Any help appreciated! Ta.

I would find out what rating you need and look on ebay. probably 50w x 5 = 250w so nothing special.

eg

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Electronic-Transformer-for-L...


Edit : Just a case of making sure it will fit inside the base of the fitting !!

You could always put the transformer in the roof space above, regulations permitting !

Edited by barney123 on Thursday 30th April 15:35

[The jiffle king]

Make sure it's not a short circuit causing the issue... I wasted money on a transformer and it was not the issue.

T-J-K

Edited by The jiffle king on Thursday 30th April 15:40

[andy400]

The jiffle king said:

Make sure it's not a short circuit causing the issue... I wasted money on a transformer and it was not the issue.

T-J-K

Edited by The jiffle king on Thursday 30th April 15:40

Short circuit where? In the unit? How would I find out?

[andy400]

barney123 said:

andy400 said:

We've got a light fitting that contains a small transformer as it is mains-supplied, but the light is provided by 5 12v bulbs. Now this is the third one of these we've had, due to the transformers giving up, and now this one has stopped working as well. Now, we're looking at getting it replaced (again) by the people we had the original, and the second one from, but it's 99% certain they don't have any more as it's no longer made.

So.... investigating all options as we really like it and don't want a different one, how easy would it be to replace the transformer / get someone to replace/repair the transformer? Where to start? I'm reasonably handy around the house, but never had to do anything quite like this. Any help appreciated! Ta.

I would find out what rating you need and look on ebay. probably 50w x 5 = 250w so nothing special.

eg

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Electronic-Transformer-for-L...


Edit : Just a case of making sure it will fit inside the base of the fitting !!

You could always put the transformer in the roof space above, regulations permitting !

Edited by barney123 on Thursday 30th April 15:35

Thanks!

[mrsxllifts]

If it is the third transformer you've gone through, it may be a differant issue taking them out. How long have each transformer lasted? How long are the lights on for? it there adaquate ventilation? You may have an earth, an incoming fault or something putting the units under too much load causing them to go.

HTH

[andy400]

mrsxllifts said:

If it is the third transformer you've gone through, it may be a differant issue taking them out. How long have each transformer lasted? How long are the lights on for? it there adaquate ventilation? You may have an earth, an incoming fault or something putting the units under too much load causing them to go.

HTH

First one didn't work at all, second lasted a fortnight, this one was fine for about six months. Also the lady at John Lewis said they have had problems with many, and it's usually the transformer. We only had another because we really like it, otherwise common sense would have dictated a change when the second one went!!