outside light

[9regnac]

i have an outside light which goes into the driveway, they are like big downlights which sit flush.

The light sometimes works and other times when you put the switch on the "on" position it doesnt

it has a cdm-t 35w lamp which is new.

other components are an ignitor, a capacitor and a tridonic atco component which may be a ballast?

will it be a faulty ignitor or...?

 

[jmtisme]

without testing how can anyone answer this 100% it might be a bad connection somewhere

 

[9regnac]

connections are fine this has been checked i am just wondering what component it could be so i can buy it..

all connections are sound

 

[9regnac]

there is 230 v on the lamp contacts but the lamp will not light but the lamps works

 

[topquark]

Anyone reading this will have the same problem you have, we're not psychic

It could be any of them (or more than one).

 

[9regnac]

is the best bet to but all 3 components and replace them?

 

[telectrix]

best bet is replace the fitting. costs more in pi**ing about changing bits.

 

[SPARTYKUS]

Like power tools...usually cheaper to just buy another than get a replacement gearbox, etc

 

[mchowey]

i had a problem like this. its best to replace the lamp with the same brand that came with it ie. philips fitting philips lamps.