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    Led From G4 12V

    OK, thanks, That's one more question answered, I guess my way forward is to replace the transformers to go from 240v AC to 12v DC I have found some with a rating from .5w -12w so they should be perfect!.......fingers crossed! Interesting thread, thanks for your help.
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    Led From G4 12V

    I have a listing number (ebay) Because I'm not allowed to post a link! 201156034340 There is a drop down to choose voltage 12v DC.......or 200v AC Would you take this to mean that no transformer is needed. This is proving to be quite a challenge!! Thanks Just noticed, these are 5w. I...
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    Led From G4 12V

    Thanks, I'm going to explore this a little further if that's ok. Wrong I know but I want to post a link Except that I cant till 10 posts  I am now looking at trying to do away with the transformers completely I have seen (all be it from China  ) some at 4.5w 220v, I would post a but can't...
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    Led From G4 12V

    Thanks for the replies, I have realised there is another problem, I assume the existing transformers are drawing in 240v AC and dropping that down to 12v AC, is that correct? If so, I guess I need AC LEDs is that correct? I have seen some advertised as being AC/DC.......do these have a chip...
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    Led From G4 12V

    OK thanks, I have a new transformer here, it's a spare from when I replaced some others. There is a panael on it which says       10-60w     11.8v       I asume the '10' is the minimum wattage I would guess from that I could put 3 of 4w which would take each unit up to 12w (2w above the...
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    Led From G4 12V

    Hi all, I'm new here so be gentle with me! I have some lights, each has 3 of G4 12v 20w capsule lamps. I want to replace these with LEDs I'm a little confused as to whether this is possible or not using the existing transformers. They are currently running at 60w (3 x 20w = 60w) I am...
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    G'day

    G'day to you all, I'm not a sparks but have the occasional question to ask. I won't be able to give advice though lol Anyway I'm just about to post my first question, so here goes.............
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