MR11 3.5mm Spots stopped working

[SLOPPY]

Hi all. I'm new to this forum so thank you for having me.

I'm having an issue with my bathroom lights. I have x4 MR11 3.5mm Spots. They've been up about 8 years without ever having to change a bulb. They are operated from a 2 switch cover outside the bathroom, one for the lights and the other switch for the fan, the fan is working fine.

Not sure if this is a coincidence, I have a razor socket inside the bathroom which I used for the very first time a few days back having received an electric toothbrush. Since using it, my lights stopped working.

I have replaced all the bulbs with new LED MR11 bulbs and unfortunately they still don't work.

Ive also removed the light switch cover and razor cover the check for loose wires, everything seems fine.

My expertise is wiring a plug only hence I've arrived here.


I would appreciate any advice before I call out an electrician.

Many thanks in advance.

 

[plugsandsparks]

Somewhere, probably hiding in the ceiling will be the 12V transformer(s), good luck finding it/them

P&S

 

[mainline]

Hi all. I'm new to this forum so thank you for having me.

I'm having an issue with my bathroom lights. I have x4 MR11 3.5mm Spots. They've been up about 8 years without ever having to change a bulb. They are operated from a 2 switch cover outside the bathroom, one for the lights and the other switch for the fan, the fan is working fine.

Not sure if this is a coincidence, I have a razor socket inside the bathroom which I used for the very first time a few days back having received an electric toothbrush. Since using it, my lights stopped working.

I have replaced all the bulbs with new LED MR11 bulbs and unfortunately they still don't work.

Ive also removed the light switch cover and razor cover the check for loose wires, everything seems fine.

My expertise is wiring a plug only hence I've arrived here.


I would appreciate any advice before I call out an electrician.

Many thanks in advance.

Is the shaver socket still working ?
Are all the other lights working ?
Is anything tripped in the consumer unit ?

 

[SLOPPY]

Is the shaver socket still working ?
Are all the other lights working ?
Is anything tripped in the consumer unit ?

All 4 lights are not working in the bathroom, however all the upstairs lights are working fine.
The shaver socket is still charging my toothbrush.
Nothing is tripped on the consumer unit.
Thanks for your reply much appreciated.

 

[mainline]

All 4 lights are not working in the bathroom, however all the upstairs lights are working fine.
The shaver socket is still charging my toothbrush.
Nothing is tripped on the consumer unit.
Thanks for your reply much appreciated.

You really need to have a meter to check supplies.
It could be anything from a failed switch or a bad joint.
It's highly unlikely to be 4 failed transformers /lamps.

 

[SLOPPY]

You really need to have a meter to check supplies.
It could be anything from a failed switch or a bad joint.
It's highly unlikely to be 4 failed transformers /lamps.

I have an electrical pen the lights up when you touch inside a socket.
Would you recommend I unsrew the double light switch and touch the connected wires individualy with the pen while the swith is in the on position.
Forgive me, I'm sure there must be an official name for the tester pen.

Update - it says its non contact voltage detector. It seems to work without unscrewing the switch fitting. I turn the pen on and it flashes red on both when I touch the switches.

 

[mainline]

I have an electrical pen the lights up when you touch inside a socket.
Would you recommend I unsrew the double light switch and touch the connected wires individualy with the pen while the swith is in the on position.
Forgive me, I'm sure there must be an official name for the tester pen.

Update - it says its non contact voltage detector. It seems to work without unscrewing the switch fitting. I turn the pen on and it flashes red on both when I touch the switches.

A non contact pen isn't a very reliable way of testing, It could be that you have a loss of the neutral.

 

[DPG]

You need to find out if the transformer has packed up.

 

[SLOPPY]

A non contact pen isn't a very reliable way of testing, It could be that you have a loss of the neutral.

OK it looks like I'll have to get a professional in.
Many thanks for trying to help me it's very much appreciated.

 

[SLOPPY]

You need to find out if the transformer has packed up.

Its a bit beyond me locating a transformer. I'll phone up a professional.
Many thanks for your time much appreciated.

I'll post back with the outcome.