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  • Nov 16, 2011, 03:23 AM
    deandoll
    How to stop LED down lights from pulsating
    Hi. I have 3 LED down lights running off an electronic transformer. The lights pulsate when they heat up (I assume due to the low voltage that they draw).
    How can I stop them from flashing as it is very irritating?
    Thanks
  • Nov 16, 2011, 05:44 AM
    tkrussell
    Heat is the enemy of LED, and must be able to dissipate, so be sure the LED fixtures have proper spacing to allow heat to escape.

    Be sure the transformer is sized to handle the load of these fixtures.
  • Nov 16, 2011, 06:06 AM
    deandoll
    The area is very well ventilated. When the lights are turned on they work 100% fine for a few minutes. As they heat up the flickering becomes more aggressive.
    I'm not sure of the rating of the transformer but will check.
    Is there anything I can add to the system to stabilize it?
  • Nov 16, 2011, 07:35 AM
    ballengerb1
    Match the transformer to the draw, if the transformer is small you cab replace it with a larger one. My hockey puck under cabinet lights was rated for 5 lights. I triued to add a 6th light and got what you are experiencing.

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