Lighting problem

langum25 · 31 Mar 2010

Hi guys just signed up,

Looking for some help (as you've probably guessed)

I fitted a light in a bedroom about 2-3 weeks ago, it now wont turn on. I unscrewed the light switch and the fitting to check connections but they're both fine. the light has a transformer in it that you can hear occasionally clicking when I switch it on.

Does anyone have any idea what could possibly be up with it?

I know electricity but not transformers

The helps greatly appreciated

Thanks

wingcoax · 31 Mar 2010

If you have a multimeter check you have output from the tx, then check you have no loose terminals at the light.

mikhailfaradayski · 31 Mar 2010

might be a daft question, but have you tried a different lamp in the fitting?

langum25 · 31 Mar 2010

Yeah i checked that but theres 5 bulbs on it.

I have a 230V voltage tester pen and it read 230V up till the transformer so I know the power going in is fine. i was trying to check that but the cables went into the transformer then diappears.

Do you know what the clicking noise could be?

bongos · 31 Mar 2010

Is it quality Chinese manufactured equipment?

Only reason I ask is that I installed a fitting for a mate which stopped working after around two weeks of occasional use. I assumed that a cable had come loose. But after checking and testing for voltage I discovered that the transformer was knackered! He took it back and got a replacement FOC.

Sounds like the transformer might be knackered on yours too.

wingcoax · 31 Mar 2010

As i said earlier, get your self a cheap multimeter. £5-£8 at the sheds. that way you will be able to check the voltage (if any)at the light fitting.

langum25 · 31 Mar 2010

Thanks guys,

I've got one, its just getting into the transformer to find a connection.

Its a next light, so its probably cheap and nasty!

ColJack · 31 Mar 2010

would the transformer in it be an eaglerise by any chance?
load of cheap chinese tat found in light fittings from Ikea and Argos amongst others..

this fitting.. what rating is the transformer and what bulbs did you put in?
could be that it's rated for 20W lamps and you put 50W in?

Taylortwocities · 31 Mar 2010

langum25 said:
I fitted a light in a bedroom about 2-3 weeks ago, it now wont turn on.

Has it ever worked? What happened to make it stop working , it cannot be old age!

oharaf · 31 Mar 2010

Had this a few times recently, fit lights for a Lighting firm, they 'claim' to be Spanish made but the ROC stickers are every where!!!

Fitted one light (£500) nothing!!!! Checked the supply all ok, no bulbs lit. Sent it back for another believing the tx was knackered, re fitted put bulbs in nothing!!!

Took all the bulbs out (G4's) checked them managed to remove a pin from each one!!!!

ROC produced kit is dubious!!!! Brought some Crompton replacement bulbs works a treat, for now......................

wingcoax · 31 Mar 2010

Had acustomer last year, had two multi arm light units in hall and landing (from next) both went within a week. Both returned but took over a monthy to get replacements.

Steve · 31 Mar 2010

Dont know how Next get away with it. Most of the faulty lights we hear of on here are from Next. Its shocking.

wingcoax · 31 Mar 2010

In some cases it could very well be shocking!

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