On 11/11/2019 08:54, Roger Hayter wrote:
Lee Nowell wrote:

Aha as they say... You learn something new everyday . Thanks for this
was about to buy a whole load of MR 16's. Will check the transformer and
revert back.

Out of interest, why did electricians fit the 12v ones instead of the 240v
ones in the first place? Would have saved the expense of the transformer?

Thanks

Lee.

I think 12v halogens are more robiust and last longer, slightly more
efficient and possibly cheaper. They were also available sooner and
perhaps a little smaller, ISTR.

+All of that. Also the light quality is typically "better" (whiter /
brighter), and you can also use dichroic lamps that project less heat
forward (while giving an attractive colour splash out of the back of the
reflector).




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Cheers,

John.

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