Hattix t1_iuh0l24 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 7:22 AM

Reply to comment by Arkenys in Replacing big lamp transformer by Arkenys

Right, that answers it. Your transformer is in fact a fluorescent ballast. I suspected it was either a 2:1 stepdown or a ballast.

Replacing it is possible, as Artemide generally made for the European market, however a cursory search around lighting suppliers doesn't find any among Artemide parts suppliers.

It will be better to replace the lamp holder for a standard bayonet or screw, then you can use any number of lamps in it.

Hattix t1_iuiuzl2 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:40 PM

Also, for those wondering why I'd suspect a stepdown: 120V halogens were more widely available with a better CRI than 240V halogens, and Artemide sells these as lamps suitable for artists and draughtsmen.