A Light Emitting Diode (LED) is a lighting system that has been around since the 1960s. LEDs are small in size, but can be grouped together to create large amounts of light. All LEDs require a transformer, which regulates the flow of electricity into the lighting system from the power source
What is a Transformer?
A transformer is made from two coils of wound wire that are connected so that one of the coils will send electricity to the other. One of these coils, the primary coil, is connected to the electrical power source, and it sends electricity to the other, called the primary voltage. The way in which the two coils are connected decides the level of voltage in the second coil. The transformer can either increase or decrease the level of voltage running into it. The turns ratio is the measure of this change.
There are several different types of transformers. However, almost all LED lights work with magnetic transformers, due to their reliability. It is not recommended to use any other type.
LEDs
LED lights are made out of small, 1/4 inch-wide diodes. For larger lights, many small ones are grouped together. Conventional light works by heating up a metal filament inside the light until it glows with heat. LEDs do not heat up a filament, and therefore light up without giving off very much heat, making them an excellent option for lighting systems in which heat is a concern. They are also much more energy-efficient that standard lighting systems.
LED lighting comes in two different types: mains voltage LED and low voltage LED. Mains voltage LEDs are quite simple and can be connected to conventional lights. However, low voltage LEDS require a transformer.
Other Types of Transformers
Larger LED transformers for products such as garden lights come in two forms. They are either box-shaped or toroidal (donut-shaped). They can be placed anywhere that is convenient. They come in black weather-proof boxes and can be placed on buildings, fences, or walls and under decks or even manholes.
If you cannot find a place to hide your transformer above ground, you can buy a Ground Burial Transformer, especially designed to be buried but still protected. It are specially built so that no moisture can get into the transformer. This process is called resin sealing, and it protects the transformer from dangers such as seepage or condensation.
Uses of LEDs
Once you have the proper transformer for your LED, you can use it for a wide variety of both indoor and outdoor lighting tasks.
Indoors, LEDs can be used anywhere in any way you might desire, including staircases, hallways, living rooms, kitchens, nurseries and bathrooms.
Outdoors, LED lights are widely used for gardens, decks, patios and driveways.
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