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Replacing 35W Halogen Kitchen Bulbs with 230V LEDs in Conjunction with a Transformer

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  • #1 16612567
    V_arcH
    Level 6  
    Hi,

    I would like to inform you in advance that in terms of current, voltage, etc., I am a total layman, so if any of my questions is ridiculous, please let me know. Namely, I currently have halogen lighting in the kitchen, three bulbs seem 35W, as in the photo below:
     Replacing 35W Halogen Kitchen Bulbs with 230V LEDs in Conjunction with a Transformer
    because they shine a little weak and additionally heat very much, I decided to replace them with LED bulbs, but my current lighting is connected to a transformer:
     Replacing 35W Halogen Kitchen Bulbs with 230V LEDs in Conjunction with a Transformer

    and here my question, if the LEDs operate at 230V, will they work in conjunction with this transformer? Should I choose any other bulbs for this set? I am asking for your understanding because I am green in this matter.

    the bulbs I want to buy are:
     Replacing 35W Halogen Kitchen Bulbs with 230V LEDs in Conjunction with a Transformer
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  • #2 16612583
    Falco76
    Level 25  
    The bulbs you want to buy operate on 230V, so no trafo is needed.
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  • #3 16612638
    HD-VIDEO
    Level 43  
    Current power cables from the transformer to the 12V bulb holder, when changing to LED GU10 230V, must be adapted to 230V.

    The transformer alone will not be needed for LED 230V, in addition, such a transformer consumes about 10..15W (VA) for itself, so that we lose unnecessarily power.
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  • #4 16612652
    kkknc
    Level 43  
    And why don't you buy LED on MR16 to do nothing?
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  • #5 16612656
    Zbigniew 400
    Level 38  
    Purchase of LED with 12V AC, DC marking.
    By the way, they are more durable than gu 10.

    Added after 32 [seconds]:

    Of course you don't have to change the installation.
  • #6 16612941
    V_arcH
    Level 6  
    Thank you for all the answers, I can't remove the transformer (I think) because I also have the lighting above the hood connected to it. In that case, I will buy a 12v led, because it will probably be the simplest solution, do you recommend any specific company?
  • #7 16612956
    kkknc
    Level 43  
    Go to the store and choose the ones that match the color of the light and its intensity. In addition, the color of the frame and cover. Matte, semi-matte.
  • #8 16613164
    HD-VIDEO
    Level 43  
    V_arcH wrote:
    I will buy a led for 12v


    As above; the 12V LED socket should be written 12V AC / DC

Topic summary

The discussion revolves around replacing 35W halogen kitchen bulbs with 230V LED bulbs while connected to a transformer. The original poster, unfamiliar with electrical concepts, inquires whether the new LED bulbs will function with the existing transformer setup. Responses clarify that 230V LED bulbs do not require a transformer, and the existing wiring must be adapted for 230V. Some participants suggest considering 12V LED options, which would necessitate keeping the transformer, and recommend selecting bulbs based on light color and intensity. The consensus is to ensure compatibility with the existing setup while prioritizing efficiency and durability.
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