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Do I need to swap the transformers for Led drivers, do the also act as a transformer?. Do I also need to replace the dimmer switches?
I have 2 gu4 halogen bulbs in my fireplace. I’ve tried to replace with two led bulbs. When I install the new led bulbs they dont work. If I leave one led bulb in and install 1 halogen bulb in the led light lights up. The halogen bulb does not. The G4 lamps are types of the bi-pin or two-pin standard, defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The sale of higher energy bulbs was phased out in the UK in the last year. The sale of high energy fluorescent lightbulbs will be phased out by the government by September 23, 2023. See also What is the LED equivalent of a 250 watt bulb? Can I swap halogen headlight bulbs for LED?The volt-ampere (VA) rating is the maximum load (in watts) that a transformer can safely carry. For example, a 40VA transformer can handle up to 40-watts of electrical equipment, while a 10-60VA one can carry between 10 and 60 watts worth. Installing low voltage LED light bulbs on a transformer designed for halogen lighting requires you to find the equivalent wattage ( see above) for the LED bulbs, so as not to overload the transformer. The natural energy-saving properties of LED light bulbs means that they can offer the same brightness of a halogen equivalent, but using only a fraction of the power. A 5W LED spotlight, for example, can offer the same brightness of light as a 35W halogen spotlight. I have these transformers which have been attached since 2000, see photo below, can you please advise if I have made a mistake in choosing the correct bulbs for the job?
Down Lights in large-sized areas, Triple Cluster Fitting, Quad Cluster Fitting, 2 or more Awning Lights with G4 plugs or Converters. For example, if you have one 35W halogen installed in your kitchen, ensure you swap it for 35W equivalent LED. The actual wattage of the LED light bulb may vary, but the equivalent wattage must be the same as your current halogen light bulbs. For example, you might find both 5W and 6W LED light bulbs that have an equivalent wattage of 35W; both of these would be fine to replace 35W halogen light bulbs.” There are light emitting devices you can use in your fixture. The equivalent of a 50 watt bulb will burn between six and seven watt. Can I replace 2 pin halogen bulb with LED?My question is – I would think I need to leave the low voltage dimmer instead of switching it to an LED dimmer. As far as I know, a standard LED dimmer is not low voltage. Do they even make an LED low voltage dimmer? Do I need it?
FAQ about 12V transformer and light emitting device compatibility. The cost of efficiency and extra power consumption are explored in the FAQ article. The ‘LED drivers’ are designed for DC light. What is the difference between halogen and LED? Also I presume a reasonably competent (non-qualified) person can do this (taking appropriate precautions of course inc. turning off the mains supply).The recessed fittings need replacing, and a switch to LED would be sensible at the same time. But I don’t want to replace the transformer. G4 Bulb Type LEDs are a simple replacement for your G4 Pin Type Halogen Globes. However, a better option for Down Lights and some other fittings using G4 halogen bulbs are using our Multi-Volt G4 LED Disc type replacements. These numbers tell you the maximum wattage that the transformer can carry. For example, a 40VA transformer can handle up to a 40-watt halogen light bulb, while a 10-60VA one can carry between 10 and 60 watts worth of bulbs. Some transformers might just carry one individual light bulb, while others might be able to carry several lower wattage light bulbs in a series.
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