I purchased this lamp a couple of months ago for $30 USD. It is not working and need to close up some projects before I start a new one.
The dimmer switch does light up when I switch the lamp on, but the bulb itself does not light. I changed the bulb and have the same result.
I expected to see a fuse inside the dimmer switch, so I opened it up. Nothing is jumping out at me except to call a professional.
Leif erikson suggested I start a thread on repair. So maybe he or someone has some input.
Here are the photos of the dimmer switch.
Ah, I see. It is a low volta...
Ah, I see. It is a low voltage light, which is of a rather recent vintage. That increases the complexity a lot.
You have mains voltage coming in. For simplicity, I will say you are in the US with 120 volts in. Then you have a magnetic or electronic dimmer that is bringing the voltage down to a range of 0 volts to 120 volts. Then you have a magnetic or electronic transformer that takes the dimmed 0-120v range and brings it down to 0 to 12 volts. Then it goes out to the bulb to become light.
Transformers don't last forever, and some poorly made ones may only last for days or weeks. I don't much like low voltage lighting for this reason. Dimmers tend to be more long lasting. And your dimmer lights up, which seems to indicate it is working.
A professional could poke around in there with a multimeter and verify that it is indeed the transformer.
If you want to keep the light as original as possible you will need to find a new transformer to replace the old one, which might not be easy to find. You wouldn't need a transformer from the original company, but you would need it in just the right form factor for the box it fits into, and right electrical specs. You should probably take it to a professional for that. Both to find the part and to install it. That professional might be an electrician or somebody who deals with repairing electronics.
If you just want it to work and you can hide a transformer somewhere, you could go looking for a low voltage lighting transformer in the hardware store that outputs 12 volts and is rated for at least 50 watts (which is what the internet says is the wattage of the bulb, verify that). Cut the cord and attach to the new dimmer. Voila lueur! You might even find one with a dimmer.
Oh and I think the tradition is to disclaim such an answer by saying I am not a professional electrician or licensed in any related field at all. Just a layman who enjoys playing with electricity. (It is a fascinating thing).
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