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Common Name:
Transformers
Description:
A transformer is a lighting control device used to decrease or increase voltage in a low voltage circuit.
Primary Use:
A transformer is required for any kind of low voltage lighting system installation or lamp.
Physical Appearance:
Electronic Transformers are small, lightweight and quiet and look like a "sardine can."
Magnetic Transformers are heavy, boxy, and relatively large. Magnetic transformers are typically hidden from view, integral to the fixture as in a recessed housing, or located remote to the lighting system.
Magnetic Torodial Transformers look like a donut integral to the fixture or remote.
Lighting Pattern:
N/A
Size Options:
Depending on the type of transformer, its size varies.
Transformers can be in mono-point canopies: surface, recessed or remote.
Finish Options:
N/A
Lamp Options:
Transformers are used as power source with all incandescent low votage lamps.
Voltage Options:
Low Voltage:
Additional Comments:
Electronic Transformers have a shorter life than magnetic transformers, but can be easily replaced.
Magnetic Transformers have a longer life than electronic transformers, but they sometimes can have an audible humming sound. Consider remote transformers in sound sensitive installations.
Magnetic Torodial Transformers are quieter but when controlled by an electronic dimming control, they produce a hum. Consider a magnetic dimmer for Torodial Magnetic Transformers.
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