I am fitting extra low voltage lighting (three 20W lights) and an extractor fan in my bathroom, but would like advice about where to locate the transformers for these...
1. For a dimmable transformer for the lighting, i gather i should use a dimmable transformer, (100W rating) and that it should ideally have ?3 outlets for each bulb, with an output to the dimmer switch (100W) outside the bathroom...
Because of the relatively high current carried in low voltage circuits, the transformer should be close to the lights, but my bathroom is in the roof space, with little access above, so i was thinking of having the transformers in the hall, high up on the wall, with a run of about 2m for each light, using 1.5mm2 cable.
Does this sound practical, and feasable?
2. What ELV lighting can you use with a dimmer? I have read that Halogens don't like dimmers, but a google search comes up with lots of alternatives. Does it shorten their life, What is the best alternative?
thanks for any reply
rem
1. For a dimmable transformer for the lighting, i gather i should use a dimmable transformer, (100W rating) and that it should ideally have ?3 outlets for each bulb, with an output to the dimmer switch (100W) outside the bathroom...
Because of the relatively high current carried in low voltage circuits, the transformer should be close to the lights, but my bathroom is in the roof space, with little access above, so i was thinking of having the transformers in the hall, high up on the wall, with a run of about 2m for each light, using 1.5mm2 cable.
Does this sound practical, and feasable?
2. What ELV lighting can you use with a dimmer? I have read that Halogens don't like dimmers, but a google search comes up with lots of alternatives. Does it shorten their life, What is the best alternative?
thanks for any reply
rem