Users questions 

Can you replace GU10 bulbs with LED?

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Can you replace GU10 bulbs with LED?

Replacing GU10 Halogens This is easy and now straightforward to because LED GU10 lamps can be swapped straight over without any wiring or transformers to consider.

Can I replace 50W halogen with LED?

This is simple: a traditional 50w halogen has a beam angle of 38 degrees, so you just need to find an LED spotlight that matches this. However, you can get LED’s with a much wider beam angle, up to 135 degrees.

Can I use 12V transformer for LED?

FAQ – 12V Transformers and LED Compatibility. Magnetic transformers will generally work with all MR16 LED lights, albeit at the cost of efficiency and extra power consumption as was explored in this FAQ article.

Do I need to change the transformer for LED lights?

They will have a transformer either in the ceiling or light fitting. Some LED bulbs, like the Philips Master LED range, have in-built circuitry that can deal with most (but not all) transformers, so you don’t have to change them. In other cases, you need to replace the transformer with an LED driver.

Are LED lights cooler than halogen?

Are LED bulbs cooler than halogen bulbs? Yes they are. The majority of the energy that an LED bulb uses is converted into light rather than heat, which makes them much cooler to touch.

How do I stop my LED TV from glowing?

  1. Solution 1: Replace the bulb.
  2. Solution 2: Set up the earthed wiring or Zener diodes.
  3. Solution 3: Use a CFL to seep the extra voltage away.
  4. Solution 4: Make use of a Neon Indicator.
  5. Solution 5: Talk to the manufacturer of the LED lamp.

Why does my LED bulb stay on?

LED bulbs and luminaires are equipped with an electronic circuit called LED driver. Depending on the design of the driver circuit, these components may still be active when the input voltage is switched off by pressing the light switch. As a result the LED continues to light until the energy stores are discharged.

What causes led ghosting?

Either your switch is defective or you have tied the hot wire and your switch leg together somewhere that is causing the light bulb to always be on. Turn your electrical power off and if you can identify the circuit breaker that feeds that particular area or room so much the better.

Can you turn off LED light strips?

Since LEDs run on low voltage DC electricity, they require a power supply (sometimes called a transformer or driver) to convert from your home’s high voltage AC. You can switch off this electricity before it gets to the transformer with a regular on/off switch – usually mounted in the wall like a light switch.