How does the use of an electronic transformer differ from the use of a magnetic transformer?
The output of an electronic transformer, unless it is a DC transformer, is high frequency. This has the consequence that there is substantial voltage drop if the wires carrying the current are long or far apart. Always obey the following rules to avoid a voltage drop. Use thick wires on the secondary/output side. The thicker the wire the less drop voltage you will experience. The shorter the distance between transformer and lamp the less drop voltage you will experience. Try to use a pair of secondary wires that are twisted together. The closer the two output wires are to each other the When a transformer powers more than one fixture, split the output of the transformer immediately into several separate circuits rather than carrying all the power in one pair of wires. The less power per circuit, the less drop voltage you will experience. I.e. a 300W lamp/circuit will have more severe drop voltage than a 50W lamp/circuit.
The output of an electronic transformer, unless it is a DC transformer, is high frequency. This has the consequence that there is substantial voltage drop if the wires carrying the current are long or far apart. Always obey the following rules to avoid a voltage drop. Use thick wires on the secondary/output side. The thicker the wire the less drop voltage you will experience. The shorter the distance between transformer and lamp the less drop voltage you will experience. Try to use a pair of secondary wires that are twisted together. When a transformer powers more than one fixture, split the output of the transformer immediately into several separate circuits rather than carrying all the power in one pair of wires. The less power per circuit, the less drop voltage you will experience. I.e. A 300W lamp/circuit will have more severe drop voltage than a 50W lamp/circuit.
