Any electrical savvy people able to help? - Lighting

[TheCarMadDad]

Hi chaps

I'm scratching my head here...

In my lounge I have a ceiling light fixture with 5 G4 bulbs attached to it. The same as this one here...

http://www.diy.com/departments/aero-chrome-effect-...

Turned the lights on this morning and four of the bulbs had gone, replaced all four but they still wouldn't work. Went down to B&Q to get another fixture and replaced, four bulbs still not working.

I'm totally puzzled now, could it be the electrics in my house? I hope not as its only a year old!

Anyone ever experienced anything similar?!

Thanks in advance...

[TheCarMadDad]

Just tried the one working bulb in the 4 none working sockets, it didn't work in any of them, thinking it's got to be wiring now?

[TheCarMadDad]

Chaps,

Really appreciate the help so far.

I'm going to whip it back off again tomorrow and post some pics and come back with all the relevant info. I can't get it off again now as it's my only light source.

Will report back

[TheCarMadDad]

Morning,

Here is a pic of the fixture itself. As you can see it has a transformer inside and takes 12v G4 bulbs. Is there anyway of telling if the transformer is shot or would all bulbs not work if it was buggered?

Think I'm going to have to try a new fixture all together.

[TheCarMadDad]

I too the transformer and main part of the fixture apart and found this.... doesn't look too healthy! 😉



So a new light fixture it is. At least the missus will be happy!

It doesn't solve the new one not working, ah well maybe they're just all st in this particular fixture.

Thanks for all your help chaps, greatly appreciated!

[TheCarMadDad]

Yep, it happened to a replacement fixture too, although I can't say whether it was the same problem as I didn't take it apart, just took it back for a refund.

It's a bit concerning when you pay 60 odd quid for what you assume to be a decent quality light.