I have a halogen light [ikea brasa 360] where the plug/transformer is missing. Image here http://imgur.com/FMjSToJ
I did a bit of research and figured I could cut the cable and solder the wire to that of a plug/transformer rated at 12v.
When i cut the cable on the lamp i found three wires red, yellow and blue. Given that teh transformer [from a hard drive] had only two wires I went through them all two at a time until i got a light.
I joined them [yellow and blue] and the light lit but it flickers at a steady throb now and doesn't light properly.
Can anyone advise as to what i need to do. As you can tell I am far from an expert in these matters. Any help would be gratefully accepted.
Thanks
How to fix a halogen light with missing transformer plug
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Best Answer
You have probably replaced a regulated power supply (this creates a constant 12V) with an unregulated one (which supplies 12V on average, but the actual level fluctuates). Or the power rating of the new transformer is too low.
You need a regulated power supply that can supply not just the right voltage (V) but also enough power (W).