12v Semi Flush Light Problem

[evanswillo]

BR you say you have had the exact same problem with this exact light.

 

[Scoby_Beasley]

you could make similar cheaper than that, transformer, few bits of t & e lamps hey presto

I can get you the alloy tubing dirt cheap if you want to try

 

[sparky (sfd)]

I saw this before, brought unit back, got another one, no problems. Pricy light!

you tellen me £235.00 iam not to sure on the design either

 

[BR]

It was quite a while ago The light was similar but not exactly the same. Note: My apprentice at the time (since got rid) took the initive of megger testing it at 10,000V. I not surprised it didnt work!

 

[sparky (sfd)]

(since got rid) took the initive of megger testing it at 10,000V

was he costing you too much in replacing lights?

 

[BR]

No, it was an isolated incident. I got rid because he swiped 5 of my complection certificates stamped them and sold them for IR£50 (not much more than they cost me to buy (legitimately) in the first place). He was extremely intelligent, (despite his inappropriate use of my megger!) an excellent electrician and would have been finished his industrial apprenticeship within 6mts. He had started cocaine use just before he left. Now in prison for murder. A typical example of such a talent down the drain.

 

[evanswillo]

Still having issues with this light.

When connected to the ceiling rose the light works when switched on but trips the ring when turned off and back on a second time. The ring is controlled be a MT106 Hager trip switch.

When the light is connected to the normal 13 amp socket is performs without fault, this ring is protected by a MT132 hager trip switch.

What the difference between the two trip switches and is this the cause of the problem.

Or is it simply the light at fault

Thanks

 

[ban-all-sheds]

MT106 is a 6A breaker, MT132 is a 32A one. It sounds like the start-up surge is tripping the 6A one. You could try replacing it with an NC106 (a Type C breaker).

 

[evanswillo]

Thanks Ban All Sheds I believe you have the solution, just spoken to the distributer and local Hager supplier who recommend the same.

I will pick up the breaker and try it tomorrow.