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LED Downlights Setting Up Guidelines

LED downlights are often as easy to install as any standard incandescent light bulb. Most applications consist of plugging them into an attachment that flows off your mains Alternating Current (AC 110-230V) since top quality LED lights have their own built-in transformers, it's a plug and play, DIY conditions that can be easily and instantly achieved without the need of transformers on every downlight, which is often the annoying case when running halogens. Nonetheless, it is very important to note that there are a few scenarios that require a lot more tinkering in order that your LED Downlights run at maximum level and don't get harmed in the process.

Two critical considerations to think about when installing your LED lights is whether your downlights will be operating off a Direct Current (DC 12V) assembly or whether you use a dimmable option. In both cases, it is really important to ensure that you have the correct hardware setup so that your LED Downlights are able to shine their best for a long duration of their operational lives.

First of all, if you are looking to run your downlights off a 12V DC system, you'll need to purchase MR16 (socket type) downlights and have the proper transformer fixed. The Magnetic Transformer is the most regularly used power modulating device for many homes and businesses. The transformer type is required to optimally run your LED lights. They are very cheap and you can source them at any electrical shop. If you've got one, then great - again it's a simple plug and play device. However, LED Downlights will NOT run off an Electronic Transformer (or better known in the technical industry as "Switch Mode Power Supply"). So, best choice is to get your friendly neighborhood Sparky (electrician) to come in and have a look and discover as he will be able to recognize, source and upgrade that essential transformer.

It's worth noting that you should not run a mix of different lighting technologies on the same 12V circuit as you could experience a drop in illumination of your LED Downlights or they may not switch on at all. With a 12V procedure it is either all LEDs or all Halogens.

Subsequently, if you want to manage to dim your led lights, then you have to purchase a dimmable LED Downlight option and acquire the right dimmer switch set up. A Bell-Push Dimmer Switch is the perfect device used for managing the increase or decrease of voltage to your dimmable LED Downlights and should be made available to you by your dimmable LED supplier when you purchase. LED lights will NOT run properly (or NOT at all in some instances) with the old styled Push-Button dimmer buttons. Again, like the Magnetic Transformer, a Bell-Push Dimmer key is also necessary and comparatively inexpensive to obtain.

So, if you call for a 12V LED Downlight or possibly a dimmable option (either on AC or DC currents) you will need to ensure you have a Magnetic Transformer set up or a Bell Push Dimmer Switch mounted appropriately. This will ensure your LED lights generates a 100% efficiency and live out their incredibly long lives without hassles. Be sure to stick to the LED Downlights Installation guidelines as received from your LED Lighting supplier and get assistance from a trained electrician, as it is necessary to complete the installation properly and right the first time around.