12v MR16 LEDs not working
#1
11-19-18, 10:56 AM
12v MR16 LEDs not working
My recessed lighting fixtures have historically used these 12v halogen bulbs, and they work just fine minus lasting only a couple months:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Philips-...5802/202783079
However my local Home Depot now only stocks LED versions.
When I plug in an LED version, the light will work for about 5 seconds and then turn off.
Any ideas here?
Previous ideas have been around 120v vs 12v, but I made sure that I am using 12v LED versions and nothing.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Philips-...5802/202783079
However my local Home Depot now only stocks LED versions.
When I plug in an LED version, the light will work for about 5 seconds and then turn off.
Any ideas here?
Previous ideas have been around 120v vs 12v, but I made sure that I am using 12v LED versions and nothing.
#3
11-19-18, 12:10 PM
Group Moderator
You also need to check if your fixtures are 12 volts AC or DC. Many many low voltage lights using halogen bulbs were AC but a LED might require DC.
