atomicbird
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I just replaced the power converter in a lighting fixture with 5 20W 12V halogen lights.
I had been thinking I'd replace the halogens with CFLs or maybe LEDs, but the power converter (PDF data sheet) indicates it has a minimum load of 50W. Lower power lights would likely take me below this limit. This converter takes standard 120VAC/60Hz and produces 11.8V at 30kHz.
I don't know how this kind of converter works, so I'm hoping someone could explain why there's a minimum load. If I go below it, will it just not turn on?
I had been thinking I'd replace the halogens with CFLs or maybe LEDs, but the power converter (PDF data sheet) indicates it has a minimum load of 50W. Lower power lights would likely take me below this limit. This converter takes standard 120VAC/60Hz and produces 11.8V at 30kHz.
I don't know how this kind of converter works, so I'm hoping someone could explain why there's a minimum load. If I go below it, will it just not turn on?