Dumb question ...

.... mostly because I'm dumb.

What's the difference in a volt-amp and a "regular" amp?

I have a transformer that makes 24vAC, and is rated at 40 VA, but the amp rating is only 1.67.

I have a lamp (fiber optic system) that takes 24v and 250W, which works out to 10.4A. The VA rating does not give me the current I need, and when I plug the light in, the voltage drops because the draw exceeds the power by a wide margin.

Thanks,





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