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Yeh. Almost as annoying as all the different USB sockets.bloggoth
If everything isn't black and white, I say, 'Why the hell not?'
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostDarn that's really unlucky. The transformers shouldn't need changing but some won't be able to handle the fact the LED is only drawing a few watts rather than the 60+ the halogens were. I most cases a decent transformer can handle it up but in some it puts them out of tolerance and will fail. I would guess you've got the same transformers throughout the house and a few of them are old enough, not quality enough so hit tolerance. Unlucky that is.
If you can be bothered you could try getting a 9 or 10w led and try that. It may bring the transformer back in to tolerance but it's going to be bright.Comment
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Originally posted by Big Blue Plymouth View PostJust had a sparky in to do my certification & he said I needed to replace all the transformers for my kitchen downlighters. Simple solution, he said, get shot of the transformers and put in 240v LEDs instead. He was probably diddling me but lovely and bright in there now.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by Big Blue Plymouth View PostJust had a sparky in to do my certification & he said I needed to replace all the transformers for my kitchen downlighters. Simple solution, he said, get shot of the transformers and put in 240v LEDs instead. He was probably diddling me but lovely and bright in there now.
I bet Malcolm is really excited now it's nice and bright.Old Greg - In search of acceptance since Mar 2007. Hoping each leap will be his last.Comment
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