Hello everyone- I am a no-nothing electrically speaking, and hoping some kind person can offer some advice.  Would you expect the following lighting system purchased in the UK to work in Thailand?  http://www.searchlightelectric.com/ceiling-lights/spotlights/1744-chrome-5-light-cable-kit-with-adjustable-spotlights.html

 

The transformer states 230-240v, and Thailand is 220v I think.  Would that differential be enough to stop it working, and if the answer is yes then would it be possible to purchase an appropriate transformer locally.

 

Thanks to anyone who can point me in the right direction.

Edited September 17, 20178 yr by Slip

It will likely be just fine, only 4% under shouldn't make any difference.

 

Lamps may actually last a bit longer

 

Thanks Crossy.  Damnation.  I have spent most of the day setting it up, and all that happened was a faint orange glow that faded out to be followed by nothing.  Time for an electrician I guess.

All electrical appliances sold in the UK will work fine in Thailand
Uk now runs at 220v 50Hz
( + or - 20% from memory )

Hmmm, do you have any test gear (a multimeter), these things are not rocket science.

 

1 minute ago, Crossy said:

Hmmm, do you have any test gear (a multimeter), these things are not rocket science.

 

I don't have one- I'm a complete novice.  I'm feeling a bit disappointed.  As you say they seem pretty straight-forward and I thought that even I would be able to set this up without making a mess of it, but it seems I over-estimated my capabilities.

all that happened was a faint orange glow that faded out to be followed by nothing.

Maybe its buggered....or more technically known as DOA
Was it tested in England being sent ?

Thanks for the replies Johng.  No it wasn't. An annoying thought.

Edited September 17, 20178 yr by Slip

The two tension/hanging cables are exposed conductors. Make sure whatever their hooks are fixed to is not shorting them together. Also check that the cables themselves and lamp connecting rods are not touching. There may be a fuse at the transformer that's been blown by a short along the hanging line.

 

 

 

 

2 minutes ago, maxpower said:

There may be a fuse at the transformer that's been blown by a short along the hanging line.

Good thought, the symptom of a dim glow then nothing says short (not dead short, maybe a stray strand) followed by primary side fuse opening.

55 minutes ago, maxpower said:

The two tension/hanging cables are exposed conductors. Make sure whatever their hooks are fixed to is not shorting them together. Also check that the cables themselves and lamp connecting rods are not touching. There may be a fuse at the transformer that's been blown by a short along the hanging line.

 

 

 

 

The tension cables are all coated in plastic.  Do you mean that somehow the electrical wiring inside the insulation is touching the hooks to create a short?  Sorry for not knowing the basics of what we are discussing.

8 minutes ago, Slip said:

The tension cables are all coated in plastic.  Do you mean that somehow the electrical wiring inside the insulation is touching the hooks to create a short?  Sorry for not knowing the basics of what we are discussing.

Sorry I thought you had the stainless steel exposed type of cable often used in these lights.

I suggest you call in someone to find the fault or you will get more frustrated in this nasty heat. 

More than likely something simple that you cant find without the tools.

13 minutes ago, maxpower said:

Sorry I thought you had the stainless steel exposed type of cable often used in these lights.

I suggest you call in someone to find the fault or you will get more frustrated in this nasty heat. 

More than likely something simple that you cant find without the tools.

Thanks- yes I tend to agree.  One afternoon of sweat running into my eyes as I squinted to do up tiny little screws with arms stretched above my head was quite enough for me.  Thank you everyone for your help and replies.