February 15, 20233 yr Hi I have picked this up on freecycle but it is missing the driver. Similar lights + correct driver are available for less than £10 so just wondering if anyone can suggest source for cheap driver that will be compatible? The other thing is that is says on the back that input is 100 - 265 VAC. That seems to cover UK 240V. Why then is a driver needed? I am assuming that a driver is a voltage transformer but of course I may be wrong with that?
February 15, 20233 yr Can you post pictures of everything you have including close up pictures of labels, model numbers etc.
February 16, 20233 yr That is not a 240V connector so it must need an external driver. That is a very misleading label, it refers to the input voltage to the driver not the light fitting itself. sorry that does not get you any closer.
February 16, 20233 yr Author Thats what I though - the driver is a transformer is it not? I can't find the exact model online but I have found very similar looking 15W lights which have the same connector - https://www.lampshoponline.com/bright-source-15w-round-led-panel-200mm-172mm-cut-out.html Would it be worthwhile seeing if this retailer could confirm the specs of the driver for this light?
February 16, 20233 yr These panels generally need a constant current driver. Looking at the one you found online, it's a 300mA 45-58V driver. A 250mA driver would probably work too. I think I have a few kicking around in a box somewhere. btw never connect the driver while powered. Our electrician blew up 3 of the panels doing this to test them.
February 16, 20233 yr 300mA, 50V DC LED drivers on Ebay are £4 to £5 from China so you won't be saving yourself much.
February 16, 20233 yr Author 26 minutes ago, joth said: I think I have a few kicking around in a box somewhere. Could I buy one from you @joth? It would be good to get this running without spending more than the price of a new light+driver combined.
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