Transformer problem?

[pshanks]

Hi, firstly I'll say I'm not particularly clued up when it comes to electrics so please excuse any stupidity!

Right, on to the problem... My bedroom light stopped working so I took it down and found the following (see image) the plastic cover over the blue wires coming from the transformer was scorched - I pulled it off with a set of pliers. I have circled the wires and remains of the plastic cover on the photo.

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• pshanks
• 29 May 2010
• 2

Is this a problem with the transformer and should I just buy a replacement or is it time to call in an electrician?

Thanks for any help! Paul.

 

[electronicsuk]

It's more likely just a loose joint, not a transformer failure. Either solder + heatshrink or re-crimp. It's also possible that the plastic outer coating could have worn away, resulting in arcing to the casing and eventual melting of the joint.

 

[ColJack]

cut the metal bit off, strip back the wires and put them in a terminal block..

eaglerise are not the best make out there, do a search here for an idea on how bad they are..

 

[Taylortwocities]

Ooh look, everyone. another one of those EAGLERISE transformers!!

BTW, if you need a new one they are only £30 each from here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Eaglerise-SET210CS-Round-electronic-transformer-210VA-/120514614228

 

[RB2004]

Hi,

dont know if you have managed to source a replacement?

but I just come accross this guy here,

http://www.eaglerisetransformers.co.uk/

I purchased 1 from him myself.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

dont know if you have managed to source a replacement?

If he hasn't, and didn't manage to repair the old one, I expect he'll have replaced the light by now rather than have gone 5 months with no bedroom light hoping something would turn up....

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Ooh look, everyone. another one of those EAGLERISE transformers!!

That was exactly my thought when I saw the photo..