![]() ![]() An unclean and fluctuating output voltage on the transformer can cause the LED lights to flicker. The old halogen lamps did not have such high demands on the quality of transformer output. Low voltage LED lamps require a stable and clean input voltage. This voltage is generated from the power grid by a transformer. Most low-voltage lamps work with an operating voltage of 12V. These are often used as replacements for low-voltage halogen lamps. ![]() In addition to the standard LED lights for the 120V power grid, there are also low-voltage LED lamps. Perfect for replacing bulky lighting fixtures in your home, the Halo BLD is an ultra-low profile, surface mounting luminaire with the performance and look of a traditional down light. The most common error sources are in connection with dimmers, transformers and defective lamps. This Halo LED Disk Light is a universal, surface mount, recessed light that replaces bulbs, flush mounts and recessed trims. To stop the flickering, the root cause must be found first. However, in most cases it is very annoying and disturbing. The intensity of the flicker effect may vary depending on the situation. LED lights flickering when switched offĪfter switching to LEDs or when replacing a faulty LED lamp in some cases the LED light will start flickering.Of course this doesn't address the issue of air sealing at the drywall, but we are using a conditioned attic/insulated roof so it's not an issue. Takes up very little room above the ceiling and since it's low voltage, no J box necessary. The drivers will be mounted in my mechanical room with adjacent 'smart' Lutron dimmer switches - most of the low voltage lighting will be controlled wirelessly +/- timer/automatically. I will use it together with a 12v MR16 GU 5.3 bulb, a GU 5.3 pin base/socket, low voltage wire, and a low voltage lighting LED driver/transformer. I purchased the trim on Amazon - it's white painted metal with a snap in ring that holds the bulb up and allows it to be changed while leaving the trim in place and it does have a gimbal 'hinge'. Here is an example of a low voltage 3" recessed light. This may not help in terms of the size of lights you are looking for, but I am exploring low voltage DIY light fixtures for several places in our new home. Sylvania Ultra LED Disc Light for Ceiling Lighting Overview & Install - Total Recessed Lighting 60,612 views Sylvania Ultra LED Disc Light for ceiling. Which always reminds me of lighting you’d see in a spaceship cafeteria or something. More twinkly, Not the flat muted light source of the wafer disk types. They seamed sturdier and a bit better built to me.Īlso the bulbs on these have the feel of an incandescent mr16. The maximara ones are only $18 a piece and seemed very nice for the price which was why they were my original choice. You can find something similar made by a company called maximara. These cans are dimmable (with universal dimmer), air sealed, wet location rated, 2700K, regressed and directional. Which would be great for a super modern feel but not as homey. Even at that temperature, with white walls, it can have an art gallery effect. I’d stick with no cooler than 2700 kelvin. Gives it much more depth than the flat illuminated disk types and reduces the glare bomb effect. Also we chose regressed so the light sits up inside the cavity of the housing a bit. We have a 3:12 pitch cathedral ceiling so having a gimbal directional light was important so the lights didn’t all shine down into the space at that angle. On a new build with good Air sealing and a service cavity above the hard lid. ![]() Many other more important reasons to consider an "unvented roof/condition attic" - this is just a bonus as far as I'm concerned. While we are shying away from recessed lighting where we can afford other fixtures, IMHO you can avoid some of the disadvantages that keep Martin and others in the camp of can light "haters" :) That is if you go with a conditioned attic and insulate the roof deck - then the air sealing issue and impact on potential space for insulation in the ceiling joist cavities become non-issues (unless I'm missing something). I see that Feit is making a similar looking one now, but I don't know about the light output. We have used the Sylvania retrofits before and were really happy with them - they look great in my opinion, both the light output as well as the trim/finish. I prefer the true recessed look, where it looks like it has a true trim piece and the "bulb" is up an inch or so above the drywall. They are all fairy flat, or even bubble down like the one the OP linked to. Personally I haven't found a LED disk that I like. ![]()
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