Surface Monorail Transformer

I bought this for a remodel in a mid century home, and due to the beautiful wood ceiling I couldn't move the existing j-boxes. So I went with a complete set-up with Tech Lighting and love it!!

Low voltage monorail lighting allows me to get the lighting on objects and avoid the glare of overhead fixtures. Since most of us are not doing ground-up construction, we have some limitations. If I can get a J-box and switch 'somewhere' in the space, the surface transformer + monorail will help me get light to the right place. Remember to pay attention to the wattage (150watt vs 300 watt) AND the size of the stand-off bracket. The 150 watt uses a 3" stand-off, but the 300 watt uses the 4" ( or 4.5") stand-off. Lumens will assist you. Some people prefer the white to blend with the ceiling, but I've typically used the Sating Nickel to match the rail. Also, determine whether Magnetic or Electronic is best. Your dimmer must match. I use Electronic, because it will work for Halogen and also convert to LED if I switch in the future. Images show the transformer with in-line section of monorail AND a 'T' section of monorail.

5 Star Review

My electrician installed the base (with the transformer) to the ceiling. This unit is very heavy so it requires reinforcement to support the weight. When I was about to attach the monorail to the unit I discovered that the center post which holds (and powers) the monorail was dangling by the wire. Upon removing the cover, it turned out that the set-screw holding the power connector was loose. In addition, there was only one wire from the transformer attached to the power connector. I don't know if it arrived that way or if the electrician borked it. I needed to detach the one wire from the transformer lead, and then I was stumped about which wires should actually be connected because the wiring diagrams and descriptions (wire colors) don't match what you find inside the unit. It may be that this discrepancy confused my electrician and he wired things incorrectly. Waiting on clarification from Tech Lighting technical support.

Product has a high quality brushed chrome finish and works perfectly with the spot lights that I have, which are also from Tech Lighting.