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600W Dual Circuit Transformer

8/19/2005 2:22:36 PM

Art

8/19/2005 2:22:36 PM

I have about 350W of 12V lighting on one circuit. My 300W transformer is not putting out enough power to fully light all of the lights. If possible, I do not want to split up the circuit. Is it possible to use a 600W dual circuit transformer to power my single circuit (wire both outputs to the same circuit)? or would I need to purchase a single circuit transformer?Any tips are appreciated.Thanks!

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re: 600W Dual Circuit Transformer

Posted: 8/19/2005 9:55:23 PM
EXPERT 8/19/2005 9:55:23 PM	The only way to split the load is with two or more feeds from the lights going back to the transformer. If you are using 12/2 DIRECT BURIAL CABLE you have exceeded the capacity of the wire. 325/12=27.08 amps. 12/2 CABLE is rated for 20 amps. 10/2 CABLE is rated for 30 amps. Check out our DESIGNING A 12 VOLT LIGHTING SYSTEM page. Add to Favorites