How to repair chandeliers yourself

Repair of chandeliers with halogen lamps with their own hands

The signs of breakage of the lamp with halogen lamps are:

1. All the light bulbs are not lit.
2. Some light bulbs are not lit.
3. If you touch the lamp, it glows for a while.
4. Only the LEDs or only the light bulbs are on.

The reason for the need to repair the lighting fixture is usually poor connections on the connections.

1. In this case, in order to repair halogen chandeliers, it is sufficient to clean the contacts and check the wiring connections in the junction boxes.
2. If the contacts are connected correctly, there are no visible damages, then a tester must be used to determine the breakage. The tester allows you to measure the output voltage. Repair is necessary if the tester shows zero at the output terminals of the transformer. In this case, you will have to purchase and install a new transformer of the same model.
3. When repairing a chandelier with halogen lamps with a control panel, first check the condition of the batteries. After that, check the operation and integrity of the lamps, as well as the transformer. If all listed elements are working, then the electronic control unit is broken. It is easier to replace than repair. When replacing an electronic unit, it is required to label the wires so that when connecting it, do not make a mistake.

LED chandelier repair by one's own hands

Very many now prefer light-emitting diode devices, as they last much longer in operation. With a breakdown, you can quickly repair the LED chandelier yourself, without resorting to the help of intermediaries.

1. To begin with, check whether the voltage is applied to the lamp. You can do this with a multimeter. If there is a voltage, go to the next step.
2. We check the operation of the lamps.
3. We check the integrity of the fuses. To do this they need to "ring".If the fuse is broken - change to a new one, if not, it will have to be repaired.
4. Now check the absence of a short circuit and the integrity of the wires in the housing of the luminaire. The body also needs to ring.
5. The power supply and the LEDs themselves are checked last. As a power supply unit, a rectifier is usually used, you can use a multimeter to test it. In the event of a breakdown, the power supply will be easier to replace with the same.

Crystal chandelier repairs by yourself

Crystal chandeliers by themselves are quite expensive, and even the repair of Chinese crystal products will not be cheap. To restore the broken element of a crystal lamp yourself, you need to do the following.

1. We cut out a piece of foam from a mold in such a shape as the one that went out of order.
2. For successful connection, put the broken part in the mold.
3. Before gluing the part, take a distance of 15 cm form and unscrew the retaining wire.
4. Apply adhesive to the junction of the pieces. To repair Chinese chandelier, it is better to use silicate glue.
5. Now the element with the form is installed on the plafond, level with the rest. The foam plastic form must securely hold the part.
6. Allow parts to dry for at least 24 hours and remove the foam plastic.

Repair the lamp yourself, as you can see, quite simply and not so expensive. If the breakdown is serious, then repair of the Chinese chandelier, or any other, is better to entrust to professionals. In some cases, the repair of chandeliers in Moscow and St. Petersburg can not be expensive, this should be prepared.