5 second delay with light

[dale_moseley19]

hi
i have just installed some downlights (4)

but when i turn them on its takes 1 light about 3 seconds to come on

i have tried moving it around but no matter what position i put it in the same happens

any ideas what the problem may be and how to fix it

 

[RF Lighting]

Cheap transformer(s)?

 

[dale_moseley19]

saxby? is this cheap?

would that be the problem?

 

[Steve]

are they soft start? do you have dimmers?

 

[dale_moseley19]

they are not used with dimmers

what does soft start mean?

 

[Steve]

It means they start softly.

Its meant to extend lamp life by limiting the current inrush on startup.

And soft-start dimmers will obviously make the effect greater.

3 seconds is a lot though, without a dimmer.

I have a soft start Varilight dimmer (remote control), but going from zero to full power takes it less than a quarter of a second.

 

[dale_moseley19]

yes then they are soft start and you dont notice the delay apart from the 1 light

i have tried different positions i have tried switcing the buld and the lamp cable but still get the delay

this is only when they are cold though, if i switch them on i get the delay, if i switch them off and back on they all light instantly

 

[Steve]

dicky transformer then