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240v wiring into 12v halogen light
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:39 am
by lonelykazza
hi how do i wire 240v wiring to 12v halogen lights
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:22 am
by thedoctor
Go to the projects page and look for Electrical: Low voltage lighting. Read the project and click through on the link for full instructions on wiring.
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 3:38 pm
by ericmark
Sorry I missed this one hope I not too late.
Simple answer first:- You use a transformer or power supply. They are nearly the same thing. The transformer does not protect from power variations and is heavy. The power supply uses technology called switch mode and will correct some voltage variations on the supply is lighter and has a minimum wattage as well as max so normally will work only one lamp although some versions are able to more. Very few transformers are still used but the old name is often given to the new power supply. The switch is always on the 230 volt side of the power supply.
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