Mains Halogen GU10 kitchen circuit stopped working?

[Jack1717]

I attempted to change a failed halogen GU10 lamp in a run of 3 but when I turned the light switch back on all 3 failed. I have since tried another lamp with no luck, I have checked the connections all seem tight with no signs of damage. The light switch is a 2-way switch and the other light in the dinning area works fine. I'm not sure what to check next before I call an electrician, any ideas? Thanks in advance

 

[stillp]

Halogen lamps will often take out the MCB or fuse. Have you checked that? Are any other lights not working?

 

[Jack1717]

All light on 1 MCB which is fine. All other lights working OK.

 

[Echo the husky]

Loose connection disturbed when failed lamp removed? You will probably have to pull the light out of the ceiling to check, turn power off first though.

 

[Jack1717]

Echo the husy, Thanks for your reply but as I stated in the initial post I have checked all of the connections, by taking up the bathroom floor to do so.

But not to worry as I have now replaced the 2-way dimmer switch and all is working which is great.

 

[securespark]

Just a word of warning:

Halogen GU10's are an absolute b'stard for blowing dimmers to bits when they fail.