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Halogen Replacement Problem

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  • 06-08-2008 8:54pm
    #1
    zale
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭


    I have 4 halogen down lights in the kitchen and tried to replace the 12V 35W bulb, with 12V 18 LED MR16.

    Problem is when switched on they barely flicker for a split second and then nothing, same thing happens in my brothers house.

    I know it's not the bulb cause it works fine in my sisters house.

    Here's a pic of 1 of the 4 transformer. Any ideas why they won't work.

    Thanks


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    #2
    northdublin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 459 ✭✭northdublin


    i think whats happening is led lamps need an led driver which is similar to a traffo, allthough some traffos do work with them. as far as i know standard wirewound traffos work and if the existing lights are on a dimmer this could also cause a problem.
    ps this is a semi educated guess:rolleyes:


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    Stoner
    Registered Users Posts: 10,952 ✭✭✭✭Stoner


    the IBL traffo is a good unit, its electronic, but wirewound is the way to go for a lot of LED fittings (according to the sellers) so I'd say northdublin has hit the nail on the head. I dont know why it makes a difference, 12V DC should be 12V DC, I must look into it more, must have something to do with the initial switch on conditions, but they do recommend wirewound traffos over electronic.

    the guys here http://www.loweleds.com

    should sell and advise (their site says to call em with questions) having said that wire wound traffos are not that difficult to get many wholesalers stock them.


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