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    Replaced old halogen transformer - lights noticeably dimmer

    That was where I started, suspecting the 0.5v less to be the cause - but I'm all ears for whatever anyone has to say/suggest!
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    Replaced old halogen transformer - lights noticeably dimmer

    Fittings are 1 - 1.5 metres apart. Transformer is remote yes - it's been sited for ease of access I guess; just inside the loft hatch and 50cm or so up, screwed to a joist. Can't remember if the lights have their own cable run back to the transformer or not I'm afraid. Sounds like whatever it...
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    Replaced old halogen transformer - lights noticeably dimmer

    Thanks for your replies :) Not switched to LED/Low wattage no - parents' house. I suggested it, they didn't want to in case they didn't like the light...! Honestly not sure how thick the SELV wire is - it looks the same as the regular 230v loop/mains wiring in the house. And not sure how long...
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    Replaced old halogen transformer - lights noticeably dimmer

    2 * 35w halogens. Old transformer had 100va written on it. New one was rated 35 - 105.
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    Replaced old halogen transformer - lights noticeably dimmer

    Hey, I've replaced a 20year old (ish) 12volt transformer with an equivalently rated new one. The lights work - but are noticeably dimmer/yellower. I'm pretty sure this is because the new transformer is 11.4 or 11.5 volts, rather than the 12v of the old one? Does anyone actually make one at...
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