MR16; easy swap to LED?

[circuitandc]

Hi folks, I have a job to replace some decorative downlights(green MR16) and have elected to use LED. Is it easy to swap them over or are there issues with the transformer rating?

sorry but i have no information about the existing transformers.

Thanks.

 

[Evans Electric]

Not the slightest idea but welcome to the Forum.

 

[batty]

Led transformers are different to halogen ones but I think you can get Led lamps that don't need tranformers.

 

[circuitandc]

here's an additional thought, would it be possible to link in more fittings to up the total wattage, possibly removing the need for lower powered transformers? :C

 

[exbdc]

here's an additional thought, would it be possible to link in more fittings to up the total wattage, possibly removing the need for lower powered transformers? :C

LV lamps use transformers. LED lighting uses drivers. They are not the same.

 

[Andy™]

normally easier to change change it from 12V MR16 to 230v GU10 and use 230v LED's

 

[kme]

Concur. In my experience, although the new MR16 LED lamps will feed from a standard tranny, I prefer the GU10 variant. Apparently they`re okay, IF the existing trannies are "0-"wattage, IYKWIM/

KME

 

[circuitandc]

thanks everyone,

The job is today, i'll update how i get on when finished

 

[rugbymacc]

if the mr16 have built in led driver you should be able to run off a 20-60 watt 12volt ac trannie.

but you might have to run 3 or more leds off 1 trannie due to loading issues (it makes the led light flicker otherwise)