Low voltage not bright enough

mindyourlanguage

Hello

We bought some nice low voltage ceiling lights from BHS when the sale was on.

Problem is they are just not bright enough, I was wondering if it is possible to upgrade the transformer so I can put in higher wattage bulbs.

At the moment it has 12 x 10w g4 bulbs and I would like to put in 20w.

Thanks

Browntoa

it's not only the transformer but the fittings that are rated for 10w each, low energy bulbs have a lower wattage so an equivalent 20w enery save G4 would be ok

mindyourlanguage

Browntoa wrote: »

it's not only the transformer but the fittings that are rated for 10w each, low energy bulbs have a lower wattage so an equivalent 20w enery save G4 would be ok

Thanks for the quick reply, can you point me in the right direction for the bulbs please.

Mikeyorks

Use Google !

First of a multitude of hits if you just input '20w G4' :-

http://www.lightbulbs-direct.com/product/1408/osram-64425s-12v-20w-g4/

..... also have a look on the shelves at B&Q - they're carrying a big range of bulbs in larger stores.

madjay

Browntoa wrote: »

it's not only the transformer but the fittings that are rated for 10w each, low energy bulbs have a lower wattage so an equivalent 20w enery save G4 would be ok

This NO Equivalent 20w enery Saving G4 lamp .... LV Luminaires are Enery Saving!!!!

You would have to change your transformer but It Depends on the the out put voltage of the luminaire g4 come in 6volt, 12volt and 24volt

But how bright do you want it .....the luminaire must be installed in a very big room if 120watts is dim. if it is i would say install more lights and don't upgrade the one you have gone...

mindyourlanguage

madjay wrote: »

This NO Equivalent 20w enery Saving G4 lamp .... LV Luminaires are Enery Saving!!!!

You would have to change your transformer but It Depends on the the out put voltage of the luminaire g4 come in 6volt, 12volt and 24volt

But how bright do you want it .....the luminaire must be installed in a very big room if 120watts is dim. if it is i would say install more lights and don't upgrade the one you have gone...

I would like 180w, that what what I had previously.

Can I use 6v 20w bulbs? At the moment they are 12V 10W

ormus

unlikely. the 12v transformer will blow 6v bulbs.