Halogen light fixture for Encon fans?

[ilbasso]

I have an Encon ceiling fan with 5 wood blades. I can't find a model number on it anywhere, but I gather that it's an Encon since that's what the chain pulls are labeled. I'm including a reference picture.

The light fixture uses a 3" halogen bulb. It recently burned out, and I cannot get a new bulb to work in the fixture. I have tried several bulbs. I have tried cleaning the contacts, moving the bulb around, etc. The best I got was a brief amount of light which was accompanied by smoke coming from the contact...obviously, I stopped there!

Is there a replacement light fixture for this fan, or a way to repair it? I hate to replace the fan - it's the most beautiful fan in the house.

[Deleted]

When you changed the bulb, did you touch it with your bare hands?

[ilbasso]

No, I never touch halogen bulbs with bare fingers, I know that the skin oil will cause them to overheat.

[Deleted]

I dont what else it could be. You've tried everything I would think of. Do you have a voltmeter?

[Jean Lemieux]

You forgot to tell us what maximum wattage does it use. Very important to know.

When you say a 3'' bulb, do you mean the long ones T3 types double ended that ranges between 75 to 500 Watt or the minis ones bi-pines G4 types that ranges between 10 to 75 Watt? I believe it use the long T3 ones. Usually halogens ceiling fans light kits are 75 or 100 Watts.

Here a example of the double ended T3 ones:
www.servicelighting.com/catalog_product.cfm?prod=QQ75313

And here the minis G4 ones:
www.servicelighting.com/catalog_product.cfm?prod=AL04429

[ilbasso]

Thanks for the responses. It is a T3 bulb. And I do have a voltmeter, and it showed 120VAC across the contacts.

All I can think of is that there must be some carbon buildup or something on the contacts that is preventing them from making contact with the bulb.

[Deleted]

Go to your local hardware or lighting repair store, they should be able to sell you a replacement socket. Try that.