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The mains transformer in my old 12v halogen bulb desk lamp has failed - I've changed bulbs, mains plug and fuse, all of which did not bring it back from the dead. It was sat there one day quietly illuminating my paperwork when it just died - no pop, no fizzle, no nothing - just on one minute and off the next. Normally I'd bin it but I just can't find a suitable replacement that is neither too small nor too big to sit on the corner of the desk, so I'm wondering whether it will be possible to replace the transformer? It would need to be a like for like as it sits inside a moulded cradle in the base of the light with another arch cradle over the top that's screwed down to hold the transformer in place. As such the dimensions are just as vital as the rating etc. If it is feasible to get like for like which isn't prohibitively expensive, then I can swap the transformer over and get to keep by much loved desk lamp!
Photos of the transformer are attached - dimensions are 47x29x40mm - any thoughts/suggestions will be gratefully received.
I have thought about using a mains wall plug transformer and wiring the 12v output from that through to the on off switch in the light, but I don't know if such a transformer will have enough oomph to power a 20W G4 halogen bulb and also if the on off switch will still be ok as it will be going from mains 240v to 12v?
Photos of the transformer are attached - dimensions are 47x29x40mm - any thoughts/suggestions will be gratefully received.
I have thought about using a mains wall plug transformer and wiring the 12v output from that through to the on off switch in the light, but I don't know if such a transformer will have enough oomph to power a 20W G4 halogen bulb and also if the on off switch will still be ok as it will be going from mains 240v to 12v?