how do i find the transformer?

[paulleman]

I have 9 12V halogen capsules in my new house's bathroom and the transformer has just died. The ex-owner has left the country and is unreachable and I can't fine the transfomer.
I have released all of the fittings from the ceiling and have found two distinct end units but no transformer - can anyone tell me if there is a way to find it please?

 

[GaryMo]

Have you got access over the bathroom via a loft?

 

[Taylortwocities]

It is suppose to be accessible. It should only be a matter of following the wires. Is there a loft above? Have a look there.
Sometimes its put in a cupboard (maybe airing cupboard nearby)?

 

[333rocky333]

What is a distinct end unit

 

[Softus]

I have 9 12V halogen capsules in my new house's bathroom and the transformer has just died.

How do you know?

I can't fine the transfomer.

It's on the end of the wires that are terminated at the lamp.

 

[paulleman]

thanks for all of your replies - there is a loft but the bathroom has a false ceiling. I have found what appear to be the two end lamps and the wiring terminates at each so the transformer must be somewhere inbetween.

As for the question how do I know I assume because there is no light then the transformer has died - is there anything else it could be?

 

[Softus]

As for the question how do I know I assume because there is no light then the transformer has died - is there anything else it could be?

Of course - it could the bulbs, the bulb connectors, the wiring, or a loose termination.

 

[paulleman]

I have replaced a capsule or two to see if all of the capsules failed at once but can the other things you mentioned fail without any intervention?

 

[333rocky333]

what type of wire is at the lights, you can sometimes get a rough idea of the distance to the tran by the type of wire.

 

[Softus]

I have replaced a capsule or two to see if all of the capsules failed at once but can the other things you mentioned fail without any intervention?

Yes. Anything can fail, at any time.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Of course - it could the bulbs, the bulb connectors, the wiring, or a loose termination.

or (most likely) the switch.