Transformer for LED tree
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jonott

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226 posts

219 months

Sunday 24th August
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Hi all,

Looking for a replacement transformer similar to the one pictured. It came with an LED faux tree which no longer lights up. Searched online but, not being that up on electronics, not sure exactly what I’m looking for. They all seem to have different specs to this.

Any help appreciated for what I should be looking for is much appreciated.

Thanks

mikef

5,763 posts

268 months

Sunday 24th August
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OutInTheShed

11,984 posts

43 months

Sunday 24th August
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The key features are 4.5V and 2.7 watts.

This seems to be the right thing on ebay:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326425507469
But I consider it pricey.

I would not be surprised if the power unit is OK and it's the wiring in the LEDs that's failed!

I would definitely do some testing before spending any money.

You can get 5V power supplies much cheaper, maybe wire a diode in series to drop to about he right voltage?
3 alkaline cells in series would give 4.5V for testing.

jonott

Original Poster:

226 posts

219 months

Monday 25th August
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Thanks both. Will take a look.