12v robus transformer

[i=p/u]

would a 12v 60w transformer pop if 2 x 50W bulbs connected?????????????????? make it redundant

 

[davelerave]

shouldn't damage it i reckon

afaik they have thermal, overload and sc protection

 

[i=p/u]

changed 1 today, and no 12v comming out of it, then looked a little further and seen 2x50w lamps in instead of 2x20w.....

 

[Knobhead]

It will be trying to run at 166%, so I think you’ll find out if the protection works.

 

[davelerave]

if i recall according to their blurb they're totally protected

but the installer allowing for 20watt bulbs is asking for trouble later really

when the user ups them to 50watt

 

[Marvo]

If it had thermal protection it would probably have survived, if it was just fuse and no thermal then I wouldn't fancy its chances. You say you tested and there was no output so if there's no manual reset then it's game over and a learning curve for the customer.

I also agree with Dave that it's asking for trouble assuming the customer is only going to use 20watt replacement lamps. The installer certainly didn't do them any favours.

 

[i=p/u]

cheers, ayee it says short circuit, overload , and thermal protection, but theres no reset button, wish there was , gonna have to blag new one or pay another £4 squid and learn to check everything before i start... what has happened the bulbs have gone and he has replaced with 2x50w...

 

[telectrix]

so fit a 60watt tranny to each one. 1 fitting-1 tranny. :snore:

 

[i=p/u]

the electric shop i went too, and found it is edmundsons only stock the 60w max 1s.. but could order. il just change the bulbs to 20W and the two lights run off 1 transformer... but i know should be 1 for each light, never new edmundsons here but trade under different name