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  1. R

    Landing lights not working

    Got sparkie out a couple of months ago,tested whole house and tested the supply going to the attic and both ok. Problem was between the two lights and the third one.He disconnected that third light and connected the other two lights to the transformer. He advised me what to buy if I wanted the...
  2. R

    Landing lights not working

    Thanks again.Got attic cleared,lifted floorboards and nothing loose to be seen. I'm going to call in a sparkie when this virus thing dies down as I have reached the stage I have to admit this is no job for an amateur. When I opened the light switch on the landing it's like spaghetti junction...
  3. R

    Landing lights not working

    I should have made it clear that I managed to remove one transformer and connect the new one but lights still not working. That is why I have to further my search for the fault by exposing the wiring which comes from the transformer as it is covered by floorboards. there could be a loose wire...
  4. R

    Landing lights not working

    Well I got the new transformer but nothing is changed. I have been working up on the attic to try and trace the wire which comes from the transformer but it has been covered by floorboards and lots of carpeting by previous owners-probably for insulation. Thankfully the boards are not nailed...
  5. R

    Landing lights not working

    I'm pleased to tell you I found the transformer under some flooring in the attic. I have sourced a new one and will go to buy it tomorrow. Thanks for all your help and advice. Don't worry about going off topic. It's good to lighten things up in these troubling times.😀😀
  6. R

    Landing lights not working

    Thank you all so very much for taking the time and trouble with your help and advice. The bulbs are 12 v  20 w. I won't be able to look into this again for a couple of days but will let you know what happens.
  7. R

    Landing lights not working

    Three bulbs and none are working.. House is about 12 years old. Not sure if they were installed as part of the original build or not.
  8. R

    Landing lights not working

    Thank you all for your replies. They are MR16 bulbs. I don't have a testing kit. I would buy one if they are not too expensive and  are aeasy to use. I am a a senior citizen. I went up to the attic to  look for any kind of transformer.Hard to locate as the loft is now fullt insulated with...
  9. R

    Landing lights not working

    We have a dual switchplate in the hall -one of the switches controls the spotlights in the hall. The other one controls the spotlights upstairs on the landing. There is also a switch upstairs on the landing which controls the landing lights. We have never had a problem with them until now...
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