Hi,
Wonder if you can help me. Finally got round to replacing a bunch of halogen bulbs in a hall light. All worked fine then I replaced another halogen bulb on the same circuit and when I switched the light back on, it tripped the fuse and now the big light won’t work.
I’ve tested the circuit, that’s all live but I get no continuity on the light fitting (I’ve taken it down now).
It has ten 20W 12V halogen bulbs. I’m wondering if 200W has blown the transformer – is that likely? I’m attaching a picture of the transformer.
I was wondering if a 300W transformer is the appropriate replacement – the Eaglerise one looks just the thing but I wanted to check that it will fit and how easy they are to replace.
Any advice gratefully received.
Regards
Andy Wright
REPLY
Hello,
Overpowered!
Unit is rated to 105w and you have inserted 200w of power.
You have either blown the unit or it is in safety mode.
Upgrading to such a large unit may not be possible depending on the gauge of the wiring.
Steve
RESPONSE
Hi Steve,
Took half the bulbs out and fitted it back on the ceiling. Works a treat!
Didn’t know a transformer could protect a light in that way. You’ve saved me a bit of money and a lot of hassle.
Thanks!
Andy
