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Re: [RFI] Hockey Puck recommendations?

To: David Eckhardt <davearea51a@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [RFI] Hockey Puck recommendations?
From: Dan K2YWE <dan.k2ywe@gmail.com>
Reply-to: dan.k2ywe@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:22:02 -0500
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Hi Dave,
I probably didn't express myself correctly. I built my own supply to
mitigate the halogen light inverter moise, but I don't want to have to do
it when I replace them with LEDs. I'd prefer a clean out-of-the-box system.
73, Dan


On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 4:11 PM David Eckhardt <davearea51a@gmail.com>
wrote:

> HINT:  Leave enough volume in the final installation to replace the
> "electronic transformer" with a real chunk of copper and iron.  Hammond
> makes a wonderful line of transformers.  They are available from Antique
> Electronic Supply in Phoenix (and I imagine elsewhere).  Online they are at:
>
>      tubesandmore.com
>
> When we had track lighting installed in this house, it was a 12-volt
> system.  In the contract, I wrote ONLY a transformer to be used and NOT an
> "electronic transformer" .  The installers no longer distinguish between
> the two.  A transformer is a transformer to them.  Of course, I got the
> dreaded "electronic transformer" in the final installation.  I contacted
> the supplier (after some major internet searches) and learned that, indeed,
> there is an FCC model made as a substitute for the original "electronic
> transformer".  Turns out, it truly is treated for radiated and conducted
> emissions and does pass - I tested it before installation.  At the time,
> only 43 in stock vs. thousands of the SWPS "transformers".  Problem is, one
> has to specifically request the "FCC Transformer" and.......  drum roll
> ...... it costs.......another drum roll......... 4X the stock "electronic
> transformer".   How many noise makers are out there unknown to the home
> owners??????
>
> Dave - WØLEV
>
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 7:21 PM Dan K2YWE <dan.k2ywe@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I need to replace three 2-1/2" pucks in the overhead of a Hutch. Current
>> halogen 32V supply makes big time noise. I'm indifferent to whether the
>> replacements are recessed (like the present ones) or surface mount if
>> they'll cover up the ~2" hole.
>> Any recommendations?
>> 73, Dan
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>
> --
> *Dave - WØLEV*
> *Just Let Darwin Work*
>
>
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