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Are halogen bulbs AC or DC?

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They are 12 DC Voltage. A transformer is required to transform the main voltage (120VAC) to the low voltage (12VDC) that is required for the operation of low voltage lamps. The transformer may be wire-wound (magnetic) or electronic and both types are available with various features that dictate their application. Generally, electronic Transformers have a high frequency output, are small in physical size and weight and often include features such as output voltage regulation and dimming capability.

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Halogen bulbs are ac only

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And magically I have Halogen bulbs on my 12 volt DC Car.

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