Toroidal transformer and 12v LEDs

[Greg Broomhall]

Currently have a Telco 250W toroidal transformer [TLC supplied] supplying a ceiling track with 5 x 12v 50W halogen lights.   The transformer is inaccessible without destroying a laminate bedroom floor and alot of work!   But I would like to either use replacement LED lights in the present fittings or install a new LV track with LEDs.    Will there be any problems underloading the transformer?       Thank you for any help with this,  Greg.

 

[Evans Electric]

It seems you are stuck with a 12V  supply  if you cannot lift the floor.

So you need to find LED lamps  that work on 12V  ...AND....fit the fittings on the track .  This is unlikely, but I'm not an expert on LED lamps .

I fear you are stuck with 12V lamps as far as I can see,  without lifting that floor.   

 

[Murdoch]

If you know what the transformer is, why did you put it there? and make it inaccessible?

 

[NozSpark]

Lift the floor or cut the ceiling open,,,,,,, your choice

 

[Tony S]

^^^ What he said ^^^

 

[kerching]

Lift the floor or cut the ceiling open,,,,,,, your choice

http://www.screwfix.com/p/manthorpe-access-panel-white-193-x-243-x-15mm/20924?kpid=20924&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product Listing Ads-_-Sales Tracking-_-sales tracking url&gclid=CLPM4M_V9s4CFY0V0wodg-YFYQ

all depends on what you are like at patching ceilings really

 

[Andy™]

http://www.screwfix.com/p/manthorpe-access-panel-white-193-x-243-x-15mm/20924?kpid=20924&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product Listing Ads-_-Sales Tracking-_-sales tracking url&gclid=CLPM4M_V9s4CFY0V0wodg-YFYQ

all depends on what you are like at patching ceilings really

love the description of that

 

[Sharpend]

I love the idea of a hidden fuse board in a cavity wall!! If only I'd heard of this before soooo many customers want the ugly thing out of sight. 

 

[Blue Duck]

Need a new built in wardrobe?

Need to get to that nasty electrical equipment hidden from view?

Perfect!

 

[Andy™]

now if only the door was metal...

 

[kerching]

now if only the door was metal...

Just saying.....

http://www.buildingmaterials.co.uk/fire-rated-access-panel-plasterboard-doorbeaded-frame.html?source=googlebase&option_id=88&option_value_id=339&is_vat=1&kw=AccessPanels+14150857756+pla-74476662076&fl=1000&ci=44697549316&network=pla&gclid=CNPRxvvP-M4CFUUW0wodA6QFdw

 

[Andy™]

so we can stick a plastic box in the cavity, use an metal access door and now were amd3 compliant!

 

[kerching]

Well,the book only says 'non combustible enclosure'

so,one of these doors and some plasterboard...jobs a goodun

 

[Andy™]

is the door also samsung approved?

 

[Blue Duck]

so we can stick a plastic box in the cavity, use an metal access door and now were amd3 compliant!

Do we even need to use the plastic box? A din rail screwed to a bit of wood would do just as well and maybe even slightly less flammable.??

:C

 

[kerching]

The wood would have tobe sourced from the same Forest that Wylex used for their boards....bombproof!

 

[Blue Duck]

Cherry?