Strange lights...

[ummmm]

I have a kitchen light a bit like this..

http://www.diy.com/di...lister&isSearch=false

All was fine until 3 of the bulbs blew. Got replacement bulbs and now they keep dimming. They'll be on nice a bright for about 20 mins and then dim for about 10 mins.

Any idea what it could be?

[NazNomad]

Who said they were low-voltage? If it's like the one in the link, they're GU10's

[regulo]

You said in your original post "a bit like this" and provided a link to a mains voltage light. Are your lamps mains or low voltage? If they're low voltage, could be a problem with the transformer driving them. If mains, I'll go with others, and suggest you get a professional in, sounds dodgy to me.

[ummmm]

I'm a girl...how do I know? :-)

All I know...got it from B&Q to replace one single central light. A sparky fitted it less than a year ago and it has those little spot light type bulbs with two pins on the end. That's the extent of my knowledge. OH is asleep on the sofa...otherwise I'd ask him (not sure he'd know though...he only knows about tarmac..pmsl)

[AlBags]

If mains voltage, it is a possibility that the dimmer is being over-loaded by too highly rated (wattage) bulbs. Replace bulbs or fit upgraded/different dimmer.
If low-voltage .. check transformer and bulb ratings. Low voltage transformers with several bulbs do not take kindly to higher rating bulbs that take transformer over the rating threshhold.

[NazNomad]

How many replacement bulbs did you get?

Is there a spare one?

Can you read what's on it?

[ummmm]

Just 3 in a pack...but I can go and get some more tomorrow. I got the highest I could get..

Albags...it's not on a dimmer.

[NazNomad]

Don't buy any more, take one out and read what voltage is on there.

[ummmm]

Ok...will do in the morning and get back to you. Not doing it now as they are a pain in the bum to get out and I'll probably fall off the ladder :-)

[AlBags]

OK .. As I said then .. overloaded dimmer probably.
100w lamps? lol
Like it bright, then?

[ummmm]

I think they're 50 watt....

[AlBags]

Just check tomoz what type they are.

There is a chance that a connection is not made correctly/tightly.
Best check that too.

(PS .. Answered your MOT post)

[NazNomad]

ummm - "Albags...it's not on a dimmer."

AlBags - "OK .. As I said then .. overloaded dimmer probably. "


Is it just me or ...?

[ummmm]

I thought there's also another meaning for a 'dimmer'...lol