Hi all - can you help?
low voltage halogens
I have 3 row * 3 spots in the kitchen ceiling.
row 1 is controlled by switch1 and row 2 and 3 come on with switch 2.
I had 2 blown bulbs in strip 2 so replaced them, not paying attention to the wattage (stupid I know). I used a 50W bulbs as the replacements and the originals were 20W.
Now all 3 bulbs would not light.
I removed the two 50W and then the single 20W would light OK.
Had some 35W bulbs lying around so tried them. Same story.
Now I then borrowed some working 20W bulbs from elsewhere in the house to check the fittings. They worked OK for my 10 min test period but then the entire stip went out.
Tried these bulbs in strip number 3 and same story.
So I'm left with 2* not working strips and 1 working strip.
Any ideas on my next course of action?
- Should I get the floorboards up and replace the transformers
(i'd get a qualified elctrician to do this)
-replace the bulb carriers?
-see if it is switch 2 that is faulty?
any advice appreciated.
Cheers
low voltage halogens
I have 3 row * 3 spots in the kitchen ceiling.
row 1 is controlled by switch1 and row 2 and 3 come on with switch 2.
I had 2 blown bulbs in strip 2 so replaced them, not paying attention to the wattage (stupid I know). I used a 50W bulbs as the replacements and the originals were 20W.
Now all 3 bulbs would not light.
I removed the two 50W and then the single 20W would light OK.
Had some 35W bulbs lying around so tried them. Same story.
Now I then borrowed some working 20W bulbs from elsewhere in the house to check the fittings. They worked OK for my 10 min test period but then the entire stip went out.
Tried these bulbs in strip number 3 and same story.
So I'm left with 2* not working strips and 1 working strip.
Any ideas on my next course of action?
- Should I get the floorboards up and replace the transformers
(i'd get a qualified elctrician to do this)
-replace the bulb carriers?
-see if it is switch 2 that is faulty?
any advice appreciated.
Cheers