Hello,
I'm brand new to this forum - I came here looking for answers to this question. Cant see any threads that address this square on. Please be gentle with me...
I'm tackling an under counter lighting project. I'm trying to swap five off, 12V halogen surface mounted fittings (use 5W G4 bulbs) for four fancy new l.e.d. strips, the ones strip-pcb-integrations of 12 l.e.d.s into a clear plastic extrusion, about 300mm long.
Of course, the straight swap results in the l.e.d.s being very, very dim.
As I understand it, I need to swap the unregulated halogen TX/convertor/driver (don't know the right name, chaps) for a regulated power supply to make the l.e.d.s light brightly.
Problem is, I installed my halogen power supply in the wall cavity behind the kitchen cabinets. (I know, I know, I know…).
IS there a workaround (external regulator, or resistor, or something smarter) that will avoid me having to tear the kitchen apart to swap these lights?
In truth, I'll just stick with halogen's if not…
In anticipation, esteemed forum members, any help welcomed.
I'm brand new to this forum - I came here looking for answers to this question. Cant see any threads that address this square on. Please be gentle with me...
I'm tackling an under counter lighting project. I'm trying to swap five off, 12V halogen surface mounted fittings (use 5W G4 bulbs) for four fancy new l.e.d. strips, the ones strip-pcb-integrations of 12 l.e.d.s into a clear plastic extrusion, about 300mm long.
Of course, the straight swap results in the l.e.d.s being very, very dim.
As I understand it, I need to swap the unregulated halogen TX/convertor/driver (don't know the right name, chaps) for a regulated power supply to make the l.e.d.s light brightly.
Problem is, I installed my halogen power supply in the wall cavity behind the kitchen cabinets. (I know, I know, I know…).
IS there a workaround (external regulator, or resistor, or something smarter) that will avoid me having to tear the kitchen apart to swap these lights?
In truth, I'll just stick with halogen's if not…
In anticipation, esteemed forum members, any help welcomed.
