ᐅ An unfamiliar transformer in the kitchen

Created on: 6 Dec 2019 11:46

Hello, I bought a house and in the kitchen, the 3 halogen spotlights above the countertop keep turning off. I have checked everything, and it seems fine. Most likely, the transformer is just shutting off. I would replace it with a new one, but unfortunately, the wiring is behind the wall cabinets... Planning in 1998 wasn’t very forward-thinking. The transformer piques my curiosity, and I can’t find any information about it online. I would like to replace the halogen lamps with LEDs. However, I can’t find any wattage rating on the transformer to know what range I should be within. I took a photo of it. Can anyone make sense of the specifications?

Elektra transformer with input 230 V and output 11.5 V/2.6 A (type GT 0.03)

Knöpfchen9 Dec 2019 07:40

The connection cable at the transformer will most likely have only 2 conductors, as it is double insulated. In this case, no more are needed.

Tobibi9 Dec 2019 07:48

It doesn’t seem like you have much experience with electrical work. Wouldn’t you rather get some help? I would consider it worth the effort to pull the cables out from behind the cabinet instead of trying to splice something together.

Knöpfchen9 Dec 2019 08:04

I also agree that certain tasks should be carried out by a professional, but replacing the transformer with an LED driver here will not be an issue.

apokolok9 Dec 2019 13:24

#10

Or you can skip the transformer and simply use 230V LEDs.

Knöpfchen9 Dec 2019 15:37

#11

The cables that were previously used for 12 V halogen lights should also be suitable for 230 V. This may be the case, but it is not necessarily always true.

apokolok9 Dec 2019 15:48

#12

Knöpfchen schrieb:

The cables previously used for 12 V halogen lighting should also be suitable for 230 V.
That might be the case, but it is not necessarily always true.

That is indeed a valid point.

ᐅ An unfamiliar transformer in the kitchen

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