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LED Downlights Setting Up Suggestions

LED downlights are often as easy to attach as any typical incandescent light bulb. Most applications include plugging them into an outlet that goes off your mains Alternating Current (AC 110-230V) and since very good quality LED lights have their own built in transformers, it's a plug and play, DIY situation that can be easily and speedily achieved without requiring any transformers on any downlight, which is often the frustrating case when running halogens. Nevertheless, it is vitally important to note that there are a few circumstances that require more tinkering in order that your LED Downlights work on an optimal level and don't get broken in the process.

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

Initially, if you are looking to run your downlights off a 12V DC system, you'll require to purchase MR16 (attachment type) downlights and have the best transformer installed. The Magnetic Transformer is the most commonly used power modulating device for many homes and businesses. The transformer type has to optimally run your LED lights. They are very cheap and you can buy them at any electrical shop. If you've got one, then good - again it's a quick plug and play device. However, LED Downlights will NOT work with an Electronic Transformer (or better known in the technical term as "Switch Mode Power Supply"). So, best shot is to get your friendly neighborhood Sparky (electrician) to come in and have a look and discover as he will be able to detect, source and exchange that needed transformer.

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

Next, if you want to be capable to dim your led lights, then you have to purchase a aGreensupply.com dimmable LED Downlight option and have the right dimmer switch installed. A Bell-Push Dimmer Switch is the the best device used for regulating the increase or decrease of electricity to your dimmable LED Downlights and should be furnished to you by your aGreensupply.com dimmable LED Lighting supplier when you purchase. LED lights will NOT run effectively (or NOT at all in some instances) with the old styled Push-Button dimmer turns. Again, like the Magnetic Transformer, a Bell-Push Dimmer press button is also necessary and fairly inexpensive to purchase.

So, if you call for a 12V LED Downlight or perhaps a dimmable option (either on AC or DC currents) you may need to ensure you have a Magnetic Transformer in position or a Bell Push Dimmer Switch fixed appropriately. This will ensure your LED lights runs a 100% efficiency and live out their unbelievably long lives without hassles. Be sure to comply with the LED Downlights Installation guidelines as received from your LED Lighting supplier and get the assistance of a trained electrician, as it is important to complete the installation safely and right the first time around.