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MR16 Lamps
I have a fitting with 4 MR16 lamps and I would like ot consider changing to
LEDs. In the base is a round transformer. Am I right in thinking that I need a certain minimum load on this and I may have to retain at least one halogen lamp to do this. Alternatively should I remove the transformer and fit an LED Driver. Any suggestions? It is the type where the lampholder can be slid along conductive bars. |
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MR16 Lamps
On 07/08/2014 13:14, DerbyBorn wrote:
I have a fitting with 4 MR16 lamps and I would like ot consider changing to LEDs. In the base is a round transformer. Am I right in thinking that I need a certain minimum load on this and I may have to retain at least one halogen lamp to do this. If its a transformer there should be no need for a minimum load. The lamp needs to work with 12V AC with a reasonably large tolerance, which they all do AFAICS. Its SMPSUs that need a minimum load. LED drivers are just a SMPSU that is designed to work at very low loads and still give a constant voltage.. Alternatively should I remove the transformer and fit an LED Driver. It might save you a tiny amount of electricity if you do. Any suggestions? It is the type where the lampholder can be slid along conductive bars. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation, if the base gets hot the LEDs will fail early. |
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