Help! Downlights not working

[StevenN80]

Hi All

I have 3 halogen downlights on my landing and stupidly put a 30w bulb in one when the max was supposed to be 20w.

None of the downlights on the landing now work. Could it be the transformer thats blown?

If it is the transformer could someone please advise on the transformer i would need to get to replace the one pictured in the attachment. (Cant find a direct replacement anywhere)

Thanks for any help in advance.

Cheers

 

[Specialist]

Please make sure you turn the Electrical supply off before carrying out any work and to be safe you should have a test lamp to prove the circuit is dead.
Turning the light switch off, does not make It safe.

 

[David M]

Replace the transformer with a higher rated one, the cost will be minimal. If you can though go with what Midwest first suggested and replace the light fittings with 230v led's , they last much longer, use less energy and run cooler.

 

[StevenN80]

Yes will ensure i turn off the electric supply to the upstairs lights from the main fuse box. ta

 

[Specialist]

Sorry to be pedantic but you need to turn off the main switch, not just turn off the MCB in the Consumer unit.
Turning off the MCB only isolates 1 Pole of the ciruit I.e the Live (Well hopefully). You need to isolate both.