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Hey all.

Have a client who’s LED downlights keep breaking after 6 months or so. I didn’t put them in originally.

I looked the details on the lights and the transformers and they don’t seem to match. But I can’t find anything to match the light as the input current is 300ma and voltage is 85-265V AC. Could anyone help me out finding the right match. Picture of old transformer and light are attached.

I was wondering if they even need a transformer and could go straight into 230v but wouldn’t dare since not even close to sure.

Thank you very much
 
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Need correct transformer for light in picture.

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loz2754 said:
Those are mains voltage LEDs and have built in drivers.
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I thought this too.
I found the LED lights online though and they are pictured with transformers even though it states the same input voltage as the one in the picture.

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Just feel worried about taking out the transformers when I believe they come with the original order
 
They are constant current LED fittings that need a constant current driver to match (ie 300mA) The voltage stated is the input voltage range to the driver to ensure a 300mA output, not the voltage to the actual light fitting.

Are the drivers overheating in insulation? I would normally overpower the driver (say 15w for a 12w lamp!).
 
DefyG said:
They are constant current LED fittings that need a constant current driver to match (ie 300mA) The voltage stated is the input voltage range to the driver to ensure a 300mA output, not the voltage to the actual light fitting.

Are the drivers overheating in insulation? I would normally overpower the driver (say 15w for a 12w lamp!).
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DefyG said:
They are constant current LED fittings that need a constant current driver to match (ie 300mA) The voltage stated is the input voltage range to the driver to ensure a 300mA output, not the voltage to the actual light fitting.
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DefyG said:
Are the drivers overheating in insulation? I would normally overpower the driver (say 15w for a 12w lamp!).
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Thank you

That definitely makes more sense. We are sure that the voltage stated on the light fitting is definitely not for the light fitting though? 😅

Not in insulation. But yeah 12w light for a 8-12w transformer could be the issue.
 

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