High power 12v leds

[Tim]

Hi guys,

Im changing some down lights in a hairdressers with high ceilings and need some high power directional (38degree or thereabouts) 12v leds. Preferably ones that will work with the existing transformers but i no thats hit and miss depending on what transformers they have already.

Ive seen many websites claiming to have the best or the highest output but the lumen figures the note dont always back up the claims, i thought lumens was a standard measurement?

Ive been searching the internet and found a few contenders but i wanted to know if anyone had any recommendations.

Cheers,
Tim

 

[telectrix]

suggest you bin the transformers and fit GU10 LEDs. just change the lamp holder. the 12V ones are probably knackered anyway.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Do LEDs not require a driver?
Is it not the case, that these drivers also incorporate a transformer?

 

[yftam168]

If they are electronic transformer, they might not work with LED because the consumption are too low.

 

[Tim]

suggest you bin the transformers and fit GU10 LEDs. just change the lamp holder. the 12V ones are probably knackered anyway.

I said the same but he doesnt want to spend much, and hes a nice bloke so im trying to see if i can do a strait lamp swap, its not looking likley though.