Spot lights not working

Discussion in 'Electricians' Talk' started by Basir, Mar 11, 2019.

  1. Basir

    Basir New Member

    Hi every one,
    I would like you to help me regarding some spot lights. there are 2 spot lights in the bedroom that are not responding quickly when you turn it on and there are two(out of three) more in the bath room that don't turn on. I change the bulbs on two in the bathroom but no luck.
    any idea please reply.

    thanks
     
  2. DIYDave.

    DIYDave. Screwfix Select

    Could be a whole range of issues ..... where to start ......

    240v lamps or 12v

    What test equipment do you have
     
  3. spirits are real 2016

    spirits are real 2016 Screwfix Select

    sounds like loose connections from the previous light check each terminal at each light for loose cores.
     
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  4. DIYDave.

    DIYDave. Screwfix Select

    I’m thinking ‘if’ 12v spots, blown transformer/s

    But of course, could be several things at this stage
     
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  5. spirits are real 2016

    spirits are real 2016 Screwfix Select

    yes could be anything i was thinking many hands make LIGHT work.
     
  6. MGW

    MGW Screwfix Select

    "not responding quickly" sounds like a switch mode power supply shutting down on over or under load.

    So have you fitted correct size of bulb, if a power supply (electronic transformer) is rated for example 35 - 105 VA and you have 3 x 50W or 3 x 10W it will shut down on over load or under load. I would guess you have fitted 50W instead of 35W lamps?

    It is a guess, so out of interest please say if my guess is correct.
     
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  7. Basir

    Basir New Member

    thanks I will
     

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