I am currently using mr11 halogen lamps off a 12v ac magnetic transformer. will these lamps work? Most outdoor low voltage lighting is AC
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I use these on standard Low voltage Bollard lights (12v) from Lowes and/or Home Depot. Work great.
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I use thes bulbs for the same solution... All has worked fine for about a year.
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I do not have this specific bulb but I have three other LEDs working off a magnetic transformer and they work just fine.
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They do work with AC. Most landscape lighting power supplies are transformers that convert 110V AC to 12V AC... these lights work with 12V AC power.
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The G4 bulbs are direct LED replacements for halogens as I understand it. I believe that, like the halogens, the G4's are for low voltage (12 volt) like landscape or marine lighting, not line voltage (120 volt) applications. Whatever base/socket you use you'd need a transformer to convert to the correct voltage. I think this base would work as the prongs of the G4 lamp will fit into any connector that takes an MR11 or MR16 halogen bulb.
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Yes, these are incandescent halogen bulbs, and they work fine on a dimmer. If you are installing a new high voltage (120v) *dimmer*, you may need to ensure the dimmer is compatible with the power supply/transformer for the low-voltage fixture. If everything is already in place and working and all you're doing is replacing bulbs, you are good-to-go.
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I have done the same thing for outdoor lighting and it worked fine. I would suggest putting the old bulbs back in and see it they work or measure the connector outlet to ensure you have 12vdc at the terminal. Good luck . These bulbs I received far surpass the halogen bulbs that I had in prior with a great light and much longer life.
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MR-16s are a 12 volt bulb so this transformer is required. Your contractor could have kept your halogens but opted to give you more efficient LED bulbs. This is an upgrade, and a good one if you use the lights a lot. LEDs like constant current typically around 350mA from an LED driver, but I'm not sure if the MR-16s have something to compensate for it as this would be the typical installation.
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I have converted 110 volt AC lamps to operate on a Malibu low voltage system. These lights are used in a enclosed porch. I used these to reduce the risk of shock in a potentially damp environment. On addition, these lamps are used in yhe marine and RV interiors that are 12 volt battery system.
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Steve Horvath asked the question specifically about the 12VDC version of the light. LED Wholesalers sells a 12VDC, and a 120VAC version of the light. As long as your low voltage landscape lighting system can supply 12 volts DC (not AC), and can supply at least 10 watts of power, then yes this light will work fine.If, however, your low voltage system provides AC power instead of DC... then no.If your low voltage lighting system is 12 volts DC, make certain that you buy the 12VDC version of the light.
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They work outside with low voltage, however, in my situation,they are protected from direct contact with water. I suspect they would still work for low voltage lighting, even if they were occasionally wet
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They will not work on Ac voltage. A rectifier may work. You will get some voltage drop. Depending on how many feet you are running it may not affect it too bad. Won't hurt to try. You may have to add a filter cap too. 12 volt DC supply's are cheap though. I'd just buy one. You don't need a big one. Low current draw with LEDs.
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As long as they can take 12V DC power it will work fine. Depending on the light you may or may not need an inverter.
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I use a similar LED in 12V AC (17 VAC peak voltage) landscape lighting and have for one year without a problem. You could always change out the transformer for a 12 volt DC.
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i thought the same that 12-110-120 would work on either 12V or on 120 we need these for our properties in Belize that are all high volt 110 not landscape lights running on 12V after trying many this is the only one that i have found works on 110V if you find other please let me know Ostart MR16 110v Indoor LED Light Ceiling Light Bulb 4W Day White 6000k-6500k
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Yes, same as Malibu or automotive lamps and must be 12 volts for proper lighting. Will work at slightly less than 12 volts, but would not recommend. Last for ever in out door lighting.
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To dim magnetic low voltage circuits (which can also contain regular line-voltage incandescents/halogens), you need switch MRF2-6MLV-WH (for up to 600 VA; you need to count the total power draw including the transformer loss, generally 1.25 times the low voltage bulb wattage). Lutron also makes a 1000VA switch for higher loads: MRF2-10D-120.
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If you plan on putting these lights outdoor, you should absolutely leverage your landscape lights if you have them. Its way easier and cheaper than to use the standard 120V transformer. Your landscape transformer outputs 12V AC. You need 12V DC for the LED. I recommend you get one of these to get the conversion done. It is a very small device so makes it easier to hide. You can get it from Amazon. 72W Outdoor Waterproof Low Voltage Landscape LED Power Supply Converter/Rectifier, Input 12V AC to Output 12V DC A demo is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJzarYlOnPc? If you plan on putting these lights outdoor, you should absolutely leverage your landscape lights if you have them. Its way easier and cheaper than to use the standard 120V transformer. Your landscape transformer outputs 12V AC. You need 12V DC for the LED. I recommend you get one of these to get the conversion done. It is a very small device so makes it easier to hide. You can get it from Amazon. 72W Outdoor Waterproof Low Voltage Landscape LED Power Supply Converter/Rectifier, Input 12V AC to Output 12V DC A demo is here:... » Read More If you plan on putting these lights outdoor, you should absolutely leverage your landscape lights if you have them. Its way easier and cheaper than to use the standard 120V transformer. Your landscape transformer outputs 12V AC. You need 12V DC for the LED. I recommend you get one of these to get the conversion done. It is a very small device so makes it easier to hide. You can get it from Amazon. 72W Outdoor Waterproof Low Voltage Landscape LED Power Supply Converter/Rectifier, Input 12V AC to Output 12V DC A demo is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJzarYlOnPc? « Show Less
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Yes it needs to be conected to a 12 volt transformer. YouTube has some good explanations of the low voltage lanscape light systems.