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  1. #21

    Re: Halogen to LED Issue

    Quote Originally Posted by tonytrakovich View Post
    I took the big, bulky, heat generating, power hog AC transformers out and installed one of these.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e=UTF8&psc=1My ac/dc led are lasting longer and there are no issues with LEDs not lighting regardless of load. This model is 35w and is probable big enough for most applications on the boat.


    i used https://www.amazon.com/LPV-100-12-Si.../dp/B00YF3FIFU which was way overkill with a https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...itch-box/1181/
    when i converted my orignal 120v salon lights. no problems 2 years in.
    Last edited by UNIQUE_NAME; 05-25-2018 at 11:02 AM. Reason: add overkill
    Jim


    SALTY
    1973 38' AFT CABIN

  2. #22

    Re: Halogen to LED Issue

    Electronic transformers, then yes in some designs there may be a minimum load requirement to excite the internal oscillation process that produces the voltage reduction.

    George
    Florida
    2002 Cabo 47
    MAN mechanical 800/8's

    "You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality"

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