On Sun, 6 Apr 2008 17:34:49 -0400, RBM wrote:

Don Wiss wrote:
I'm looking for some MR16 recessed swivel lamps. For installation in an
existing ceiling a shallow remodel housing for remote transformer makes for
the easiest install. But do I want a magnetic or electronic transformer? I
don't plan to dim.

As long as you don't plan to dim, I'd get whatever is cheaper. Magnetic is
going to be heavier

As the transformer will be in a nearby closet the weight isn't of concern.
What is of concern is the load. I figure I will have five MR16s 32" apart.
I don't know just what wattage. My ceilings are 11 1/2'. I plan to wall
wash. I find 150w and 300w transformers. As you can see from my other post
each type has a different minimum load. If I go for 42w bulbs, the 210w
total is too low for a 300w magnetic transformer. But the electronic has
interference issues and at 15' for the furthest I would have to use really
heavy wire to not have a voltage drop.

Don www.donwiss.com (e-mail link at home page bottom).