conversion of 12v lamp to 240v

[pjohng33]

Hi All
I have a floor lamp that uses 12v g4 bulbs and is controlled by a dimmer/transformer switch. This switch has broken down and I am wondering if I can by pass this and convert the bulbs to 240v g4 types. Any help gratefully received.
Thanks John g

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Where is this lamp located?

 

[EFLImpudence]

On the floor.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

On the floor.

Trip hazard then

 

[securespark]

Photos!!

 

[pjohng33]

Here's photos of my lamp. Hope it helps thanks

 

[pjohng33]

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[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

For you to re-jig that, you may need to change all the lamp-holders so they can take something like G9 lamps(not sure that g9 and g4 holders are compatible? someone will!), but they need to be suitable to fit in the lamp and the lamp-holder will also need to be able to be secured to mounting/fitting, often more complicated than you'd expect. then remove the trany and then have a standard plug connection.
My also be earth connection to made, if the fitting is metallic?(which it looks).
Likely to be easier to replace the switch!

 

[pjohng33]

Thanks so much prentice boy looks like you are probably right about the switch. If I can get one

 

[333rocky333]

The wiring to the lampholders is unlikely rated for mains voltage

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Thanks so much prentice boy looks like you are probably right about the switch. If I can get one

Do you have any spec on the switch? I am sure someone will point you in the right direction.

 

[pheonix]

Just googled 'low voltage inline dimmer switch', see here-

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You'll need to check the wattage of one lamp then multiply it by however many lamps are in the floor lamp to give you a total wattage.

 

[pjcomp]

The lampholders won't accept mains voltage lamps for the very reason of avoiding a mix-up between LV and ELV equipment. By the time you factor in all the conversion costs, be cheaper and easier to buy a new light.

PJ