"Tahir Hussein" wrote in message
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Hi all,

I have tried searching these forums but didn't see anything which was
a direct help...

I have 6 Halogen lights in the kitchen configured as 2 banks of 3.
These were installed by the previous owner when the kitchne was
extended 7 years ago. I have not had to replace any of these since
moving in 3 years ago.

Last week one of the set of 3 lights started to intermittently go off
and then back on again. Last night on the advice from a friend I
checked the switch and found that one of the wires was loose. I
thought I had found the problem but alas the lights as still going off
and on. It is always the same set of 3.

Does anyone have any ideas on what could be going wrong or the sort of
thing I could try to isolate the problem.

Thanks in advance.

It may have been caused by the loose wire, but it is more likely that the
transformer's over heat protection is cutting out and in. Check to see
where the transformers are placed, and that they have adequate ventilation
around them. If they are covered with loft insulation like material, then
this can be a likely cause of the symptoms you have, and it may just need
cleared away.

On the other hand, if this transformer has been weakened, then it is best to
replace it. A transformer for this type of lighting system can be bought
from your local DIY Store at very little expense, and is very simple to
reconnect back on to the lighting circuits.

Make a written note or drawing of any connections before you remove the
existing transformer to make it easier when transfering the wiring over to
the new system.


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