Spot light problem ?

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Righto straigh to the point :) for onceI wired up a 4 barlight gu10's spot light job about 2 years ago to my bedroom. Worked flawlessly for 2 years now, blew the occasional bulb though. Today turned it on and POOF all bulbs blew so I thought. It triped the fuse aswell!I changed all the bulbs and still it won't work. I did flip the fuse switch back down too.I checked behind the dimmer smitch for any problems and is as I wired it. Red, black, earth all where it should be.So I guess this leaves the actual light unit. I can't get up at it as I have a injured back at the moment.What is the likely cause of this failing ?

John · Accepted Answer

A "Touch" dimmer uses different circuitry and is better able to cope with these type of bulbs. You also get a soft start so they last longer.

meow2222 · Answer

most likely the dimmer's died.NT

The Natural Philosopher · Answer

Yep. NORMALLY they blow short, so maybe a rack has gone as well.

Mind you if it was a dimmer, it could be the transformer..its normal to have an electronic transformer for dimmers...

First step is to replace dimmer by a switch, or hardwire them 'on' and use the consumer unit circuit breaker as a switch. If that don't work, the transformer is kaput.

John · Answer

Not sure if my reply was posted. Touch Dimmers are better with spot bulbs as they can better withstand the surge when a bulb fails. also give a soft start.

Peter smith · Answer

Correct. As I found out today. New one on and working again :)

Peter smith · Answer

Ahhh. Being a plank I left the electric on when putting the new dimme ron for some stupid reason! I think I'm getting senile. I got a bit of a shock, I'll live. I think it's time I give up my DIY days being a old fart and leave it to a professional.

Frank Erskine · Answer

***Lord Finchley tried to mend the Electric LightHimself. It struck him dead: And serve him right!It is the business of the wealthy manTo give employment to the artisian.***

John Rumm · Answer

No transformer on GU10s - mains voltage halogens.

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