Downlighter -

[colonial]

Hi,

I've got standard UK 12V Halogen downlighters in the bathroom. One stopped working so I replaced the bulb but it still doesn't work. I tried 3 different bulbs, so unlikely to be a duff bulb. No signs of burning/scorching/melting on the wires/fitting/transformer or anywhere in the area so the only other thing I can think of it that the transformer has packed up. Before I go and fit another one, is that likely to be the case, or is there something I haven't thought of? The installation is about 8 or 9 years old I think so I'm guessing that things like that might start to give up about now?

Thanks for any thoughts
C

 

[winston1]

Transformers generally don't pack up. However I guess you have a switch mode power supply often incorrectly called an electronic transformer and these do pack up.

 

[securespark]

There are many examples of electronic transformers here, even one made by reputable Osram.

They are not labelled switch mode power supply.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=e...ved=0ahUKEwjY74iQnuHJAhVFbxQKHQcQAwgQ_AUIBigB

 

[winston1]

There are many examples of electronic transformers here, even one made by reputable Osram.

They are not labelled switch mode power supply.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=e...ved=0ahUKEwjY74iQnuHJAhVFbxQKHQcQAwgQ_AUIBigB

Manufacturers don't know what they are selling just like the ones that call plugs plugtops.

 

[colonial]

Mine says "Steeple S65TD LV transformer" on it. I'm not clever enough to know whether that's a transformer or a switch mode power supply....

 

[Iggifer]

Steeple is a Denmans own brand. They're not necessarily the best.

Something like this will do the job for you

 

[colonial]

Excellent, thanks very much. Funnily enough I was Googling earlier and that very one came up. And there's a Screwfix down the road, which helps!

 

[sparkwright]

Yes, most likely the TRANSFORMER has packed up.

However, the lampholders can get heat damaged too so check those whilst your at it.

 

[winston1]

Read post 2.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Transformers generally don't pack up.

Wrong, again….

 

[winston1]

Transformers generally don't pack up.

Wrong, again….

I said "generally", not "never".

 

[Echo the husky]

I love watching that video for the bang and the screaming at the end!