Recent content by Bluestu

Thanks ban-all-sheds - That's what the guy from Varilight was eluding to and much better described by you than I could ever have attempted to! Your response reassures me as I have tried everything suggested other than installing Varilight transformers (which arrive tomorrow) and I though that...

2 of the transformers have a VA rating of 60VA and the other has 95VA (225VA Total). The dimmer has a rating of 400W/VA with a minimum of 50VA Varilight have assured me it is not possible to overload the transformers. The lights have now been running on the normal on/off for around 5 days...

Well I've been quite busy with this problem for the last week or so and after losing a couple more transformers I now know the following:- 1. I have a Varilight 1Gang, 2 Way 1 x 400W/VA Dimmer Switch. This is confirmed as suitable for dimming low voltage lights. 2. I am running 6 x 20W...

There should be no issue with heat as the transformers are sitting on top of a wall mounted unit and nothing surrounding them - however, one did feel quire warm before it blew a day or so later....the transformers have a thermal cut-out which allows them to work again when they've cooled down...

Many thanks Crafty - that at least gives me an understanding of what I should be doing/saying. Thanks again and have a good weekend - Stu

Hello, I am almost finished on a kitchen re-fit project and have a problem with some low-voltage lights. Now, I have undertaken none of the work myself, having used a Part P qualified electrician (as required for Building Regs), however, as he is coming back next week and most of the tradesman...