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Post by pvr » Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:04 pm

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30V or 31V makes no real difference by the way
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Post by MikeyH » Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:13 pm

Okay photo of non working one, can’t see anything on here re AC DC.
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Post by Pondrew » Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:40 pm

As said earlier by someone, it will be DC output. Chip LEDs don't work properly with AC, as they flicker.

As said, look for a 30 (ish) volt, 18 watt or higher, or 0.6 amp or higher.

As long as the voltage is around the same and the wattage/ amperage of the tranny is a minimum of what you have, it doesn't matter if it is rated higher. The 18 watts/ 0.6 amp is the power consumption of your lights, not the tranny.
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Post by Pondrew » Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:40 pm

MikeyH wrote: ↑Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:13 pm sorry, this must be the most boring thread on here ever
You not read any of Peter's then? :poke: :rofl:
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Post by Pondrew » Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:42 pm

pvr wrote: ↑Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:04 pm :withstupid:

30V or 31V makes no real difference by the way
HA! You started on a new page, so are pointing at your own name! :lol: :lol:
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Post by MikeyH » Mon Nov 27, 2023 4:06 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:40 pm As said earlier by someone, it will be DC output. Chip LEDs don't work properly with AC, as they flicker.

As said, look for a 30 (ish) volt, 18 watt or higher, or 0.6 amp or higher.

As long as the voltage is around the same and the wattage/ amperage of the tranny is a minimum of what you have, it doesn't matter if it is rated higher. The 18 watts/ 0.6 amp is the power consumption of your lights, not the tranny.
Thank you Pondrew, that is what I wanted to know, simple explanation :thumbsup:
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Post by MikeyH » Mon Nov 27, 2023 4:06 pm

pvr wrote: ↑Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:04 pm :withstupid:

30V or 31V makes no real difference by the way
Thank you, good to know. :thumbsup:
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Post by pvr » Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:15 pm

Now is the time to buy the transformer which came with the red M sports seats, it was a package deal after all :wink:
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Post by MikeyH » Mon Nov 27, 2023 6:24 pm

pvr wrote: ↑Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:15 pm Now is the time to buy the transformer which came with the red M sports seats, it was a package deal after all :wink:
:D :thumbsup:
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