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LED Downlights Set Up Instructions
LED downlights are often as easy to put up as any typical incandescent light bulb. Most applications consist of plugging them into an outlet that goes off your mains Alternating Current (AC 110-230V) and because top quality LED lights have their own integrated transformers, it's a plug and play, DIY process that can be easily and speedily achieved without the need for transformers on any downlight, which is often the annoying case when running halogens. However, it is very important to note that there are a few occasions that require a bit more tinkering in order that your LED Downlights engage in ideal level and don't get harmed in the process.
Two vital considerations to think about when installing your LED lights is whether your downlights will be using off a Direct Current (DC 12V) assembly or whether you are utilizing a dimmable option. In both cases, it is vitally important to ensure that you have the best hardware setup so that your LED Downlights can really shine their best for a prolonged duration of their operating lives.
To start with, if you are thinking to run your downlights off a 12V DC system, you'll require to purchase MR16 (plug type) downlights and have the appropriate transformer hooked up. The Magnetic Transformer is the most regularly used power modulating device for almost all homes and businesses. The transformer type needs to optimally run your LED lights. They are very cheap and you can buy them at any electrical shop. If you've got one, then very good - again it's a quick plug and play device. However, LED Downlights will NOT run off an Electronic Transformer (or better known in the technical field as "Switch Mode Power Supply"). So, best bet is to get your warm and friendly neighborhood Sparky (electrician) to come in and have a look and see as he will be able to identify, source and change that important transformer.
It's worth mentioning that you should not run a mix of different lighting innovations on the same 12V circuit as you may suffer from a drop in illumination of your LED Downlights or they may not set-off at all. Having a 12V mechanism it is either all LEDs or all Halogens.
More over, if you want to be qualified to dim your led lights, then it is necessary to purchase a dimmable LED Downlight option and have absolutely the right dimmer switch hooked up. A Bell-Push Dimmer Switch is the perfect device used for handling the increase or decrease of electricity to your dimmable LED Downlights and should be supplied to you by your dimmable LED supplier when you buy. LED lights will NOT run perfectly (or NOT at all sometimes) with the old styled Push-Button dimmer buttons. Again, like the Magnetic Transformer, a Bell-Push Dimmer key is also essential and slightly inexpensive to buy.
So, if you want a 12V LED Downlight or maybe a dimmable option (either on AC or DC currents) you might need to ensure you have a Magnetic Transformer in position or a Bell Push Dimmer Switch mounted appropriately. This will be certain that your LED lights generates a 100% efficiency and live out their unbelievably long lives without hassles. Be sure to use the LED Downlights Installation guidelines as offered by your LED Lighting supplier and get help from a trained electrician, as it is necessary to complete the installation securely and right the first time around.
