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MiloTheMonkey
Apr 20, 2011, 01:12 PM
I have a light circuit with 6 x 3W LED lights (all the same) on it and 1 transformer per pair of lights. When I switch them on there is a slight delay of about 1/10th of a second before the last 2 lights come on. Not a problem in itself, however, the transformer on these last 2 lights has blown twice now for no apparent reason. Transformers are 230Vac to 12Vdc 12W. Any suggestions?

tkrussell
Apr 20, 2011, 01:23 PM
Assuming you installed a new transformer after one "blew" because it failed, there could be a short circuit in one of the lights, the wiring from the transformer to the lights, or perhaps the LED board itself.

MiloTheMonkey
Apr 22, 2011, 05:35 PM
That was my first thought, however, the lights have been changed and although the wiring is awful it all checks out. What I don't understand is that time delay and why it works for 2-3 months and then blows.