Re: Dimmable transfomers


"PigPOg"
>
>
> There are a number of distributors for dimmable transformers and it's
> not possible to tell if these units are indeed SMPS or just, as you
> say, 'ordinary' transformers.


** They are never just "ordinary " transformers.


> My intention was to load a 200VA
> torodial transformer (as I have a spare)...


** That is a very dangerous and illegal thing to do where 12 volt lighting
( particularly outdoors) is involved.

12 volt lighting transformers are legally controlled items.

See my other post .



.......... Phil





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