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Spot lights not working

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  • 22-01-2017 11:30am
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    RoryW
    Registered Users Posts: 1,048 ✭✭✭


    Spot lights in hall on dimmer

    A few days ago "power went" and flicked switch on fuse board and power back on except all the spot lights in hall are not working.

    Bought a new build and put in to see if the bulbs had blown

    Still nothing

    Any thoughts ?

    Thanks


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    2012paddy2012
    Registered Users Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭2012paddy2012


    I dont think spots should be on a dimmer...if all are gone ..it could be the live feed to the first spot or to the transformer if 12v


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    Stoner
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    What type of lamps are in the spots ?


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    RoryW
    Registered Users Posts: 1,048 ✭✭✭RoryW


    Stoner wrote: »
    What type of lamps are in the spots ?

    the print on bulb says
    GU10
    240v 50w


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    aido79
    Registered Users Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭aido79


    RoryW wrote: »
    the print on bulb says
    GU10
    240v 50w

    How many spots are on the dimmer and was it switched on when the mcb tripped?


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    The Premier Man
    Registered Users Posts: 357 ✭✭The Premier Man


    2012paddy2012 wrote:
    I dont think spots should be on a dimmer...if all are gone ..it could be the live feed to the first spot or to the transformer if 12v


    Why shouldn't they be?


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    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,595 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    2012paddy2012 wrote: »
    I dont think spots should be on a dimmer...

    I disagree.


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    punisher5112
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    Op can you see if dimmer is getting a supply and also if it is then check outgoing.

    It could well be there was a power surge and lamps blew.

    Sometimes looking at the bulb it make look OK but the element could be gone lower down where can't see.


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    aido79
    Registered Users Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭aido79


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    Op can you see if dimmer is getting a supply and also if it is then check outgoing.

    It could well be there was a power surge and lamps blew.

    Sometimes looking at the bulb it make look OK but the element could be gone lower down where can't see.

    The OP seems to have very limited electrical knowledge so wouldn't encourage them to check a live circuit.

    He has also replaced the bulb( I assume build = bulb in the opening post) so the problem is not with the bulbs.

    I would imagine the fault is at the dimmer switch and it should be replaced. It's also perfectly fine to put spots on a dimmer as long as the total wattage of the spots doesn't exceed what the dimmer is rated for which is why I asked previously how many spots are on the dimmer.


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    RoryW
    Registered Users Posts: 1,048 ✭✭✭RoryW


    aido79 wrote: »
    The OP seems to have very limited electrical knowledge

    Correct !

    Water and Electrics - avoid if you don't know what you are doing
    aido79 wrote: »
    He has also replaced the bulb( I assume build = bulb in the opening post)

    Yes, bulb
    aido79 wrote: »

    I would imagine the fault is at the dimmer switch and it should be replaced.

    Noted thanks, sounds like a call out is needed for an electrician so
    aido79 wrote: »
    why I asked previously how many spots are on the dimmer.

    Six


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    aido79
    Registered Users Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭aido79


    RoryW wrote: »
    Correct !

    Water and Electrics - avoid if you don't know what you are doing



    Yes, bulb



    Noted thanks, sounds like a call out is needed for an electrician so



    Six

    Yes definitely call an electrician. He will be able to test the dimmer switch and tell you if it needs replacing. If you are buying a new dimmer switch make sure it is rated for over 300 watts (probably best to go for 500 watts) or look at replacing the halogen bulbs with led's. If you use these lights a lot then they will pay for themselves over time and are less likely to blow than the halogen ones you have now.


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    Stravos Murphy
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    If you are upgrading to led get a new dimmer that will work with the leds.


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    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,595 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    Stravos Murphy wrote: »
    If you are upgrading to led get a new dimmer that will work with the leds.

    LEDs would be far better for a number of reasons.


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