ᐅ LED spot instead of halogen spotlight

Created on: 3 Jul 2017 18:18
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ashley
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ashley
3 Jul 2017 18:18
Hello forum, in the ceiling of the new house there are halogen spotlights. The entire wiring is not visible. Behind each spotlight, however, there is a transformer (see picture). Two cables come out of the ceiling at each transformer, each serving as neutral (N) and live (L) – on the other side, the spotlight is connected. If I want to replace the halogen spotlights with LED spotlights, what would I need to do? Is this even possible when only the cables at the openings are visible, or could there be additional electrical installations behind the suspended ceiling that I should be aware of? Can I simply use 220V LED bulbs with the same base and connect them directly to the cables coming from the ceiling?

Thank you and best regards, Ashley
Weißer elektrischer Transformator mit Label auf hellem Gehäuse und Anschlüssen
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Knallkörper
3 Jul 2017 20:26
ashley schrieb:
Is it possible to simply use 220V LEDs with the same socket and connect them directly to the wires coming out of the wall?

In principle, yes. However, if you have a dimmer, it might not work. In that case, check if the dimmer is compatible with LEDs.
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Soroka
3 Jul 2017 21:15
No, you cannot do that. First, you need to know the input voltage of the transformer. Maybe this is clear from the missing picture, but you cannot answer this question without that information.
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ashley
3 Jul 2017 21:25
...the image is attached, right?

The transformer states: Input: 230 ± 10% Frequency: 50 Hz and on the other side Output: 11.8 V Resistive Load
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toxicmolotof
3 Jul 2017 21:53
Probably either 220V without transformers or 12V with a transformer.

No guarantee and only after confirmation by a qualified electrician.
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Knallkörper
4 Jul 2017 01:07
It is supposed to be connected without a transformer, right?