If you're looking for a smaller style of LED downlight, check out our miniature LED downlights which are available with cut out size of just 25mm. It’s also advised the total wattage of all bulbs combined doesn’t exceed 80% of the transformer’s wattage. LED drivers have no minimum wattage, so are fully compatible when powering individual, or multiple LED light bulbs. For performance comparison, the total lumen output (luminous flux) of several LED lights was measured when using electronic and wirewound halogen transformers.

LED drivers are often used to replace older traditional transformers used for 12V Halogen bulbs often used in kitchens, bathrooms, particularly those with lights in the extractor fan, bedrooms and living rooms.

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Originally designed as an halogen, this style of bulb is now also available in compact fluorescent and LED formats. If however you were planning to run multiple bulbs in parallel, you would require a constant voltage driver.The higher the wattage, the more expensive the transformer, with extra features like dimmable options also adding to the cost. The advantage of the MR11 is that they allow for smaller, less obtrusive holes to be cut into a ceiling.

It is, however, a complex question as there are also options to switch to GU10s or LED kits with proper drivers. For LED applications that require a constant voltage power supply, which includes MR16 spotlights (12V) and LED Strip Lights (12V/24V), there is a great similarity between LED constant voltage drivers and standard transformers (AC>DC power supply) Should I use an LED driver or a transformer? MR11 LEDs are smaller than MR16 meaning they are not as bright but allow them to be fitted into smaller downlights. The Philips range of MR16 LEDs we offer operate on AC meaning you can usually swap them straight over for your inefficient halogens. Although our bulbs have inbuilt circuitary to convert the alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) the effectiveness will be dependant on the transformer.of LED strips sold require a constant voltage supply and are usually supplied with basic AC/DC transformers, but may also be supplied with LED drivers (e. Most of them can be dimmed, just check the specifications to make sure they have a dimmable LED driver or contact us to discuss your requirements. Facebook: We use conversion tracking from Facebook to help us understand how effective campaigns are from Facebook. of LED applications require a constant current power source LED drivers are usually, but not always, constant current output.