Replacement IKEA transformer

[Niscars]

Hi, one of my three hanging lights has stopped working and I have established that the light is ok but the transformer appears to be duff. The lights are out of stock so I can't replace the whole thing but as the transformer element of it is situated in the loft out of sight, I think that I will just be able to buy a bog standard transformer to replace the IKEA one.
Can anyone advise please:
1. A suitible transformer to power 12V - 10 x 5W bulbs?
2. Thinking to the future, should I power all three lights from the one transformer (30 x 5W)?
Thanks,
Oscar

 

[Taylortwocities]

Just buy a standard 60VA transformer, available from anywhere.
Smething like this http://www.screwfix.com/p/halolite-20-60va-low-voltage-electronic-transformer-240v/48058

I would not put all the lights on one transformer, you'll lose everything if the transformer fails, and you will need to rewire it all using very heavy guage wire, otherwise the lamps furthest from the tranny will be a lot dimmer than the others.

 

[Niscars]

Fixed already - If only everything was so simple!

Many thanks for your very quick advice.
Oscar