Changing LED Lights

[Edwin]

Hello, I have always found these kinds of forums interesting and helpful. I hope someone can answer my question.

I am an architect in Japan. We are doing a fit out for a European retailer and they have requested we use their brand as much as possible. Invariably this means things like lights etc. My question revolves around the use of LED lights. We have been in contact with the company that makes the lights for the this retailer. They are specified for the European market. In Japan we run on 100-110. We have requested the company replace the drivers for the units. This is not a problem. Their concern is whether or not just changing the driver will work. I understand lights a little since I was a contractor before getting my architecture degree but LEDs I am not so sure about.

Can an LED light that is manufactured for Europe be altered by just changing the driver? Will this affect the safety of the light quality?

Thanks for taking the time and I hope someone can answer this question.

 

[Evans Electric]

First welcome to the Forum Edwin.

Its an interesting question that I'm not qualified to answer , but why doesn't the maker have the answer I wonder?

If you specify LED light fittings for connection to 110V supply they should know what to supply you with.

 

[jakecameron]

The led that has been manufactured will have an input voltage of say 12vDC if u replace the drivers from 230vac - 12vdc and replace with 110vac - 12vdc this should have no effect on the lamp itself. U still have same voltage to bulb.

 

[Manator]

I have imported LED lighting direct from China and have had no problems in matching voltage and drivers.

 

[Sidewinder]

I have imported LED lighting direct from China and have had no problems in matching voltage and drivers.

Risky mate!

You would take on the responsibility for the equipment in total for importing it into the EU, as you would be the importer!!!

Thus responsible in law for the LVD & EMCD requirements.

 

[Steve3948]

Risky mate!You would take on the responsibility for the equipment in total for importing it into the EU, as you would be the importer!!!

Thus responsible in law for the LVD & EMCD requirements.

Does this apply to Rampant Rabbits you think, could it be dangerous in use !!!!!