Lights that work on 24VAC

[JackOfDiamonds]

My lathe has a carriage-mounted light that doesn't fit my space, so I took it off.

I measured the wire that goes to it, and it's apparently 24VAC. I would like to mount a fixed LED light strip under the shelf above the lathe to provide extra light and fill in my shadow, but I think it would be extra cool if it automatically came on with the lathe, like the carriage-mounted light originally did. What kind of under-cabinet lights would run on 24 volts AC?

 

[7635tools]

I’d probably do a 120v strip light and a 24v relay to turn it on.


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[BillK]

Not doubting you but are you sure it is 24VAC ? What make and model lathe ?

 

[dogdog]

Just google... but first you have to figure out what type of socket base your bulbs are... best if you can converted to the E26/E27 120V that you have plenty more choices...

for example these GU5.3 base , GU10 , MR16 etc...

MR16 G5.3 GX5.3 GU5.3 LED Bulb 12-24V 24-5050 SMD Light White/Warm Light Cup B | eBay

Base: G5.3(GX5.3/GU5.3) Light source : 24pcs 5050SMD. Type: MR16 LED Lamp. 1pcs/10pcs MR16 G5.3 LED Bulb( your choice). Warm White(2700~3200K. We will always be here to help resolve your problems as fast as possible. ).

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[Chapter21]

Convert it to DC with a simple rectifier, then you can buy a DC-DC converter board for a couple bucks that will reduce the voltage down to 12VDC...then you can use any strip light or anything else 12v LED. A lot of LED stuff runs from 9-30v, you might only need to rectify the voltage. Sometimes they even work fine with AC, try searching for 24vac led driver.

 

[txvwnut]

Convert it to DC with a simple rectifier, then you can buy a DC-DC converter board for a couple bucks that will reduce the voltage down to 12VDC...then you can use any strip light or anything else 12v LED. A lot of LED stuff runs from 9-30v, you might only need to rectify the voltage. Sometimes they even work fine with AC, try searching for 24vac led driver.

I was thinking this kinda the same I was reading all the responses and I'll add you can get 24vdc led strips off Amazon that you can cut to length.

 

[Shiftless]

How about 2 twelve volt incandescent RV bulbs or automotive bulbs wired in series?

 

[infinkc]

Buy this, it is a relay box that can input almost any signal including 24VAC to trigger a standard plug. Connect the 24VAC from your socket to it and any lamp to the box.

Amazon.com