Firstly I am reasonably competent and generally know what I don't know. I have managed to successfully install 2 Futronix lighting systems in my house.
The reason for 2 is that I need 6 zones and they can only handle 4.
System 1 is Lounge (1), Hall (2) & Landing (3) (P800 & 4 Switch Panels)
System 2 is Master Bedroom (1), Dressing Room (2) & EnSuite (3) (P400 & 1 Switch Panel)
In the Bathroom & Dressing Room I have 8 new LED lights to light a shower enclosure, some shelves & the dressing room. These provide lighting for the night time visit and are also ambient lighting for when the room is in use.
The LEDs came with a plug-top transformer but need to be put onto the lighting circuit. My builder & electrician (1 man) advised that I needed to swap the plug-top transformer for a wired transformer as I can't have a socket on the lighting circuit otherwise it wouldn't comply with regulations.
I have tried a wired transformer that appears to be the correct rating but the LEDs illuminate briefly and then go out. When the Plug in transformer is fed from the same supply they operate as expected.
I know the wired transformer works fine with Halogen lights. Is there a difference in the output of the transformer for LV Halogen and that used for LEDs?
Alternatively I seem to remember from somewhere that this problem has been discussed before and that a socket could be wired onto the lighting circuit for the specific purpose of feeding a plug in transformer for lights. The thoughts being that the socket and plug would be within an enclosure, the enclosure should be clearly labelled, and the enclosure should not be easily accessible. This would ensure no-one could claim that they thought it was OK to plug-in a 6TW tumbler dryer or similar.
I would use a plastic box fitted at high level within a cupboard near the bathroom.
The plastic box would have a screw down lid.
It would also contain the wiring to the separate LEDs.
I would label the box as a lighting controller on the lighting circuit.
I would label the box on the inside as being on the lighting cicuit.
Is this acceptable?
Alternatively and probably the real preference how would I find a suitable wired transformer for the LED lights.
My thanks in advance for any answers given.
Dave
The reason for 2 is that I need 6 zones and they can only handle 4.
System 1 is Lounge (1), Hall (2) & Landing (3) (P800 & 4 Switch Panels)
System 2 is Master Bedroom (1), Dressing Room (2) & EnSuite (3) (P400 & 1 Switch Panel)
In the Bathroom & Dressing Room I have 8 new LED lights to light a shower enclosure, some shelves & the dressing room. These provide lighting for the night time visit and are also ambient lighting for when the room is in use.
The LEDs came with a plug-top transformer but need to be put onto the lighting circuit. My builder & electrician (1 man) advised that I needed to swap the plug-top transformer for a wired transformer as I can't have a socket on the lighting circuit otherwise it wouldn't comply with regulations.
I have tried a wired transformer that appears to be the correct rating but the LEDs illuminate briefly and then go out. When the Plug in transformer is fed from the same supply they operate as expected.
I know the wired transformer works fine with Halogen lights. Is there a difference in the output of the transformer for LV Halogen and that used for LEDs?
Alternatively I seem to remember from somewhere that this problem has been discussed before and that a socket could be wired onto the lighting circuit for the specific purpose of feeding a plug in transformer for lights. The thoughts being that the socket and plug would be within an enclosure, the enclosure should be clearly labelled, and the enclosure should not be easily accessible. This would ensure no-one could claim that they thought it was OK to plug-in a 6TW tumbler dryer or similar.
I would use a plastic box fitted at high level within a cupboard near the bathroom.
The plastic box would have a screw down lid.
It would also contain the wiring to the separate LEDs.
I would label the box as a lighting controller on the lighting circuit.
I would label the box on the inside as being on the lighting cicuit.
Is this acceptable?
Alternatively and probably the real preference how would I find a suitable wired transformer for the LED lights.
My thanks in advance for any answers given.
Dave
