Eaglerise Transformer

[ADIYJOKE]

Does anyone know an alternative to the Eaglerise Transformer model :SET110LV (35-110W). My light fitting has two of these inside and I replaced one within 6 months and now another has "burnt out" a few months later. Or, do I just accept that transformers don't last long anyway?

 

[securespark]

What's the load on the tranny?

How close is the tranny to the fitting(s)?

Is it covered in loft insulation?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

You aren't using the wrong bulbs, are you?

Anyway - click.

 

[ADIYJOKE]

Sorry to be thick but what's "the load"?
What I do know is this ceiling light has two trannys stuck inside the body of the light with sticky pads and each tranny runs 4 x 12v 20w halogen bulbs. No loft insulation issues and the bulbs were supplied by the light shop where I bought the light.
Help much appreciated as I am no electrician.

 

[IJWS15]

Is it by any chance round, about 3" dia and about an inch thick??

 

[IJWS15]

If it is I had the same problem. Have replaced 2 with external transformers
and someone provided the link to a round one here

//www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=153946

 

[Taylortwocities]

Will this do you, sir? clicky

 

[ADIYJOKE]

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• ADIYJOKE
• 9 Sep 2009
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I've taken a picture of the transformer and hopefully you can see it here. I've seen this transformer for sale at this website http://www.creativehomelighting.co.uk/ but I really want an alternative that will last beyond a couple of months. Replacing both transformers every year makes it a very expensive light to run. Will the round one do the job do you think?

 

[Taylortwocities]

Probably no point. Sorry, the other posts about Eaglerise were for round ones.

It looks like a regular 105VA 12v transformer. Like this one clickme

Don't know if it fits in your light but the spec should be OK for you.

 

[333rocky333]

Look at the dimensions for a 105 va osram halotronic mouse to see if it would fit.
One of the best selling trans in the world and reliable.

 

[IJWS15]

I replaced two round ones for rectangular ones from TLC

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/LTYT105.html

Fitted them in the loft space (fastened to trusses away from the insulation) rather than in the light casing and extended the wires.

One been in 18months now - 3 times as long as the Eaglerise. Have (actually daughter has) two more Eaglerise transformers and one is in a wall light so must be wired in the case and needs to be round - it has not failed yet.

I would not replace with more Eaglerise units - they are rubbish.