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Why have my halogen lights stopped working?

Anonymous user 22/02/2024 - 2.31 PM

Yesterday i switched my bedroom lights on and it tripped the fusebox, i then reset the fuse and it did this again. Since then the lights have not worked. They are 2 separate halogen spotlights each with 3 bulbs. I have changed all bulbs and it still does not work. Any ideas?

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4 Answers

N A Whitby, Plumbing & Maintenance

Rating: 5 out of 5
Hinckley
It sounds like the switch has gone and needs to be changed.
Answered6 June 2011
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Evergreen Electrical Ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5
Swanley
halogen lamps get very hot and my experience is that the heat transfers to the wires above. the insulation melts on these wires and then they short out. Check the fitting
Answered6 June 2011
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Anonymous user

get an electrician in to check the lights , sounds like you have a short or loose wire somewhere , unless a fitting stipulates its double insulated it must be earthed the lights , when did you last have your property tested and inspected ? regards jon
Answered6 June 2011
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BES Electric

Rating: 5 out of 5
Stevenage
There is a insulation failure due to wires being on top of the light fitting/s otherwise wou should find a loose wire in the light/switch. Regards, Cristian
Answered6 June 2011
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