[RFI] Hockey Puck recommendations?

[Jim Brown]

On 11/15/2021 1:11 PM, David Eckhardt 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
> 

These are fine for low voltage incandescent lighting, but won't work for 
most LED lighting fixtures.

> 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??????

THAT'S the product most of us need a link for, including me. Right now. :)

73, Jim K9YC