Yes, you can plug a low voltage transformer into an extension cord. Low voltage transformers typically have a 120-volt primary winding and a 12-volt secondary winding. The secondary winding is used to power the low-voltage devices. The extension cord must be rated for the voltage and amperage of the transformer.
Yes, you can use a 12V transformer for LED lights. LEDs are very efficient and will use less power than traditional incandescent bulbs, so the transformer will not have to work as hard.
Yes, you can hardwire a low voltage transformer. The process is fairly simple and only requires a few tools. You'll need wire cutters, wire strippers, and a screwdriver. First, cut the power to the transformer. Next, remove the screws that hold the transformer in place. Then, disconnect the wires from the transformer. Finally, connect the new transformer and screw it into place.
You can run low voltage wire above ground, but there are a few things to keep in mind. First, the wire should be rated for outdoor use. Second, the wire should be protected from the elements, such as sun and rain. Third, the wire should be kept away from high traffic areas to avoid damage.
4.8/5
â—†100% Waterproof IP67 protect for outdoor use.Aluminum metal housing, easy for heat dissipation and ensure stability
â—†Wide Range of LED Power Supply : Suitable for LED strip lights, led light bulbs ,Computer Project,Industrial,Outdoor Light and any 12V DC led lights
â—†Automatic protection for Short circuit / overload / over voltage / over current / over temperature.Protection type: Hiccup mode, auto-recovery after fault condition is removed
â—†High quality with 2 year warranty.LED transformer certification: IP67,CE,ROHS SELV etc.New and old product packaging is shipped randomly, subject to the receipt of the actual product.Note: This led driver is not a dimmable led driver
â—†The Model of LED Driver:Input: 100-265V AC 47-63HZ. Output: 12V DC 5A 60W
$234
The adapter arrived in picture form alone. I needed something that was small and well-made. All of these that I bought are functioning superbly! On a single 250 run with 17 2 watt lights, the highest load is around 34 watts on one of the transformers, and they are all visually identical in brightness. I've had these installed for a week and a half with no problems.
4.4/5
USE ANYWHERE - Great for a variety of indoor / interior uses including undercabinet lighting in kitchens ambient accent lighting in bedrooms lighting toekicks in bathrooms or adding backlighting to displays decorations or book shelves
PLUGS DIRECTLY INTO YOUR WALL OUTLET no hardwiring no soldering no electrician or electrical experience required. Includes output cable with a standard 5.5 x 2.1mm DC jack positive tip for connecting to your strip controller or dimmer
12 VOLTS DC OUTPUT SUITABLE FOR LED STRIP LIGHTS and other low voltage devices such as security cameras audio and video gear and more. Ideal for LED installations in living rooms shelving lighted cabinets toe-kicks and more
RATED FOR 24 WATTS / 2A - Enough power to run one roll sixteen feet of 300 LED 3528 LED strip. Dimmable with 12-volt single color PWM dimmers and compatible with RGB controllers
HITLIGHTS QUALITY UL-LISTED. Backed by a two year warranty from HitLights for peace of mind. Contact our US-based customer service team at any time for no-hassle troubleshooting and replacement or for any questions about purchasing or installation
$234
Purchased item: 60w 12V 5A Power Transformer for HitlightsSomething to be aware of in advance. I have purchased several power transformers from different Amazon merchants, but none of them were UL listed. Up to the last transformer I purchased from a "must not be named" merchant or manufacturer, whose goods would grow extremely hot when used normally, etc., I came dangerously close to starting a fire.This Hitlights transformer, meanwhile, hasn't even gotten NEARLY hot. It has only ever been a little bit warmer than room temperature. Trust me, I've purchased enough of them to know how difficult it is to get ZERO coil whining these days. Because of the heavier weight of the item, I could tell right away that it was of higher quality. It is not a bother, but it is somewhat heavier than the other "shant be named" brand.TL;DR: Doesn't get too hot; Good build quality; No coil whine; UL Listed (I double checked this);I'll report back if there are any problems with this equipment in the future and how the seller resolves them. It might be necessary to open this baby only to see inside and compare it to the other one I still have sitting around. Even so, it would be a shame to damage the shell.
4.4/5
Provides smooth, full range flicker-free dimming for 12-volt LED Lighting such as LED strips, modules, light bars, puck and other LED accent lights
5 watt minimum Lighting load required for wide range dimming, no de-rating is required; load up to 100% of the model’s 60 watt rated capacity
Compatible with all dimmers and higher end Lighting control systems, also compatible with 12-volt, low-voltage LED dimmers and Color controllers
ETL listed, complies to UL standard 1310 and 8750, certified to Canada CSA standard C22.2 no. 223-M91 and C22.2 no. 250.13, complies with FCC part 15B
Input Voltage: 100-120v AC 50/60Hz, output Voltage: 12V DC constant Voltage, 60 watts, 5a max
$234
A top-notch, dimmable power supply for 12V LED lights or systems is the Armacost Lighting 840600.COMPATIBILITY: A variety of 120V dimmers ought to work with this power source. The following is stated in the installation instructions:"Armacost Dimming LED Drivers are compatible with electronic low-voltage (ELV) and trailing edge AC dimmers as well as forward phase (leading edge, triac, and incandescent) dimmers. They are also compatible with RGB color controllers and low-voltage PWM dimmers.Despite the fact that almost all dimmers are compatible with Armacost Dimmable LED Drivers, Armacost Lighting advises using dimmers that can be programmed or have a dial that can be turned to establish the low end dimming range.CONNECTORS: The built-in connectors operate effectively and swiftly. To prevent the tension of any pull on the wire from traveling to the terminal connection itself, they require part of the outside insulation to clamp onto. Don't remove too much of the interior or exterior insulation, then.SMALL MINIMUM POWER LOAD: The required power is as little as 5 watts.The output voltage is 12V DC.Its dimensions are 7-1/16 inches long by 2-3/8 inches wide by 1-3/8 inches high, making it a sizeable item.ENCLOSURES: Armacost offers a variety of enclosures for conduit connections if you need one.The price is the only significant drawback, but having a high-performing, high-quality power supply naturally makes it a fair value. Drivers with fewer watts cost less than this one.There is a ton of information on the manufacturer's website, including specifications and installation guidance.TWO WARNINGS: First, make sure the power supply you purchase has the wattage necessary to meet your needs.Second, make sure the power supply you choose has the appropriate input voltage. A line of 12V dimmers and complementary power supplies are produced by Armacost. The universal power supply of this product can be utilized with a variety of dimmers and 120V.
4.3/5
No minimum Lighting load required for wide range dimming, no de-rating is required; load up to 100% of the model’s 24 watt rated capacity
5 Ft AC cord not included
ETL listed, complies to UL standard 1310 and 8750, certified to Canada CSA standard C22. 2 no. 223-M91 and C22. 2 no. 250. 13, complies with FCC part 15B
Provides smooth, full range flicker-free dimming for 12-volt LED Lighting such as LED strips, modules, light bars, puck and other LED accent lights
Compatible with all dimmers and higher end Lighting control systems, also compatible with 12-volt, low-voltage LED dimmers and Color controllers
Input Voltage: 100-120v AC 50/60Hz, λ=0. 65C, output Voltage: 12V DC constant Voltage, 24 watts, 2a max
$234
A top-notch, dimmable power supply for 12V LED lights or systems is the Armacost Lighting 840600.COMPATIBILITY: A variety of 120V dimmers ought to work with this power source. The following is stated in the installation instructions:"Armacost Dimming LED Drivers are compatible with electronic low-voltage (ELV) and trailing edge AC dimmers as well as forward phase (leading edge, triac, and incandescent) dimmers. They are also compatible with RGB color controllers and low-voltage PWM dimmers.Despite the fact that almost all dimmers are compatible with Armacost Dimmable LED Drivers, Armacost Lighting advises using dimmers that can be programmed or have a dial that can be turned to establish the low end dimming range.CONNECTORS: The built-in connectors operate effectively and swiftly. To prevent the tension of any pull on the wire from traveling to the terminal connection itself, they require part of the outside insulation to clamp onto. Don't remove too much of the interior or exterior insulation, then.SMALL MINIMUM POWER LOAD: The required power is as little as 5 watts.The output voltage is 12V DC.Its dimensions are 7-1/16 inches long by 2-3/8 inches wide by 1-3/8 inches high, making it a sizeable item.ENCLOSURES: Armacost offers a variety of enclosures for conduit connections if you need one.The price is the only significant drawback, but having a high-performing, high-quality power supply naturally makes it a fair value. Drivers with fewer watts cost less than this one.There is a ton of information on the manufacturer's website, including specifications and installation guidance.TWO WARNINGS: First, make sure the power supply you purchase has the wattage necessary to meet your needs.Second, make sure the power supply you choose has the appropriate input voltage. A line of 12V dimmers and complementary power supplies are produced by Armacost. The universal power supply of this product can be utilized with a variety of dimmers and 120V.
4.3/5
Provides smooth, full range flicker-free dimming for 12-volt LED Lighting such as LED strips, modules, light bars, puck and other LED accent lights
Input Voltage: 100-120v AC 50/60Hz, λ=0. 65C, output Voltage: 12V DC constant Voltage, 45 watts, 3. 75a max
5 Ft AC cord not included
No minimum Lighting load required for wide range dimming, no de-rating is required; load up to 100% of the model’s 45 watt rated capacity
Compatible with all dimmers and higher end Lighting control systems, also compatible with 12-volt, low-voltage LED dimmers and Color controllers
ETL listed, complies to UL standard 1310 and 8750, certified to Canada CSA standard C22. 2 no. 223-M91 and C22. 2 no. 250. 13, complies with FCC part 15B
$234
A top-notch, dimmable power supply for 12V LED lights or systems is the Armacost Lighting 840600.COMPATIBILITY: A variety of 120V dimmers ought to work with this power source. The following is stated in the installation instructions:"Armacost Dimming LED Drivers are compatible with electronic low-voltage (ELV) and trailing edge AC dimmers as well as forward phase (leading edge, triac, and incandescent) dimmers. They are also compatible with RGB color controllers and low-voltage PWM dimmers.Despite the fact that almost all dimmers are compatible with Armacost Dimmable LED Drivers, Armacost Lighting advises using dimmers that can be programmed or have a dial that can be turned to establish the low end dimming range.CONNECTORS: The built-in connectors operate effectively and swiftly. To prevent the tension of any pull on the wire from traveling to the terminal connection itself, they require part of the outside insulation to clamp onto. Don't remove too much of the interior or exterior insulation, then.SMALL MINIMUM POWER LOAD: The required power is as little as 5 watts.The output voltage is 12V DC.Its dimensions are 7-1/16 inches long by 2-3/8 inches wide by 1-3/8 inches high, making it a sizeable item.ENCLOSURES: Armacost offers a variety of enclosures for conduit connections if you need one.The price is the only significant drawback, but having a high-performing, high-quality power supply naturally makes it a fair value. Drivers with fewer watts cost less than this one.There is a ton of information on the manufacturer's website, including specifications and installation guidance.TWO WARNINGS: First, make sure the power supply you purchase has the wattage necessary to meet your needs.Second, make sure the power supply you choose has the appropriate input voltage. A line of 12V dimmers and complementary power supplies are produced by Armacost. The universal power supply of this product can be utilized with a variety of dimmers and 120V.
4.2/5
Input 120V AC 60Hz
Output of 16 V AC 10 VA
Model number: RCA900N1008/N
Use with wired door chimes and pushes
$234
One thing that bothered me when I first moved into my new home was that the doorbell transformer, which was connected to the circuit panel, was over 20 years old and was by this point making a foul buzzing noise 24 hours a day, as old, cheap, or worn transformers do. The door bell chime itself had to be removed because we had to redo all the upper walls, so I didn't have a valid excuse to replace it until then. While I'm at it, I'll also replace the transformer and replace the chime with a contemporary electronically created doorbell rather than the xylophone kind that we had up there. So I bought this one.What a difference, man. This transformer doesn't even emit the tiniest sound, and it doesn't even become noticeably warmer to the touch. I regret not doing it sooner because I had no idea how loud the buzzing had made my entire basement.The voltage on this was 20.3 VAC without any load, and even with a load akin to a doorbell, it was still far higher than the labeled value of 16 VAC. My new electronic doorbell chime stated that it needed 16 VAC, but after making a short contact to the manufacturer, they informed me that there are no electronic doorbells on the earth that will even remotely mind 20 VAC. And indeed, it was. Absolutely fine. I'm therefore thrilled.If you're reading this, you've probably noticed, as I did, that this transformer is a few dollars less expensive than the others. I fail to understand why—it seems wonderful. Get it now.
3.9/5
OUTPUT VOLTAGE - led transformer 12V DC, 3A，0-36W constant voltage. Don't connect this led trafo 12v to the projects that their voltage is more than 12v or their power is more than 36w. It is dangerous!
INPUT VOLTAGE - YUNLIGHTS LED driver 12V DC Input Voltage: 100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz ( Good for US, UK, or European house current).
FUNCTION OF VOLTAGE DRIVER - Smooth, flicker-free output and uniform lighting, built-in protection against overheating, overload, short circuit protection. Easy and safe with fully insulated connectors type: Screw Terminal.
WIDE RANGE of USE - Top-quality power supply for all of your 12v LED installations, such as soft and hard LED strip lights, cabinet lights, LED display, indoor deck lights, indoor stair step lights, 12v LED Module or G4, MR11 and MR16 or similar LED lights to projects.
$234
Let me start by saying that I am not utilizing these to power LED lighting. I realized that I might be able to utilize these for my do-it-yourself audio amplifier project because they were 12v, had 3A of current, and appeared to be sufficiently insulated. Here is a picture that demonstrates how I integrated them.The written legend is in conflict with the orange plastic tabs; both tabs include a icon that, while meaningless on the ac side (of course), is really on the wrong side for the dc end. To make it clear which is positive and which is minus, they should remake the plastic.When you are only a few inches away from the psu modules, there is a very slight whine at high frequencies. this has no bearing on my application.There are no odd noises when the power is turned on or off, and it actually comes on smoothly for audio without "fighting" my amp modules. What a pleasant surprise,It was also good to see that the glass fuse inside each power supply module is not soldered down.I didn't notice any voids in the PC board that might have separated the higher and lower voltages. The slots and cutouts on other psu boards demonstrate that the designers realized power can "jump" even over non-trace parts of a pcb. I docked one star for it.It works fine for my app. The price is reasonable (could be lower, though), and when they arrived, all four were functional. Mid-grade soldering was used underneath the boards; it wasn't perfect, but I've seen worse. It's wise to ALWAYS OPEN your power electronics and inspect the PCB to check for any solder blobs that need to be cleaned off. This is a typical issue with boards from China that are not cleaned properly, and occasionally solder "flash" is left behind. Before turning on the power for the first time, I always open and inspect. fwiw.
3.7/5
Output max load: 11.7 Volts, 40 kHz, 6.35 Amps
Input: 120 Volts, 60Hz, 0.635 Amps
Max 75 watt 12 volt AC electronic transformer
Class 2 remote transformer
Thermal auto reset 125c switch; UL listed
$234
Three lamps in one of my six Alico under-cabinet fittings failed simultaneously. How likely are things? That transformer HAD to be it.A search for Alico turned up the fact that Elk Lighting had bought them. The employee there advised me to get the transformer and new sockets in a harness and that I would need to order from a different source. That would have cost about $95. However, that fixture didn't have a hi-lo-off switch, and nobody could tell me if it used the same transformer. A replacement fixture would cost about $115.As a result, I looked on Amazon and discovered the same equivalent for $13.40. Works perfectly!By the way, a typical analog meter cannot be used to measure the output of these transformers! Many dissatisfied clients must have been ignorant of this, in my opinion. It's not the product's problem; rather, it's the user's.
No, you do not need a special transformer for LED lights. You can use the same transformer that you would use for incandescent or halogen lights.
Yes, a transformer is needed for low voltage lighting. The transformer steps down the voltage from the line voltage to the low voltage that is required for the operation of the low voltage lighting.
There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing a LED transformer: 1. The voltage of the transformer should be compatible with the voltage of the LEDs. 2. The transformer should be able to provide enough current to power all the LEDs. 3. The transformer should have the correct type of plug for the socket you will be using. 4. The transformer should be UL or ETL listed. 5. The transformer should have a good warranty.
If you're looking to upgrade your old halogen bulbs to energy-saving LED bulbs, you'll need to make sure you have the right size LED transformer. To do this, you'll need to know the wattage of your old halogen bulbs and the number of bulbs you have. Once you have this information, you can use an LED transformer calculator to figure out the right size for your needs.
You can run 12-2 low voltage landscape wire up to 150 feet without having to worry about the voltage drop.
You can run low voltage LED lighting quite a ways before needing to worry about voltage drop. This is due to the fact that LEDs are very efficient and have very low power requirements. You can typically run LED lighting for up to 50 feet without any issues. After that, you may start to see some dimming or flickering of the lights.
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