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Convert AC lamps to low voltage?

6/19/2006 10:01:14 AM
stormbringergrey

6/19/2006 10:01:14 AM

I’ve got four outdoor plant hangers with integrated AC accent lamps that use 110V/25W candelabra style bulbs. I’d like to rewire the lamps to be compatible with my 12V garden lighting system. Can I buy just the 12V/25W bulb and socket without any housing? I also need some sort of quick disconnect. I rotate these plants once a week to provide even sun exposure so I need to be able to plug into and out of the system easily. If nothing exists for garden lighting can I use wiring harness connectors used for automotive electronics?



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Convert AC lamps to low voltage?

Posted: 6/19/2006 10:51:40 AM

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6/19/2006 10:51:40 AM

You can most definately convert a any 120 volt plant light to a 12 volt plant light by installing a 12 volt lamp.  You will also need to install a 12 volt transformer to reduce the supply power to 12 volts.  It would be best to install 12 volt cable with small quick connect crimp connectors (available at auto parts store) for moving the plants around.

Thanks for the question and send us some pictures of the finished product!



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re: Convert AC lamps to low voltage?

Posted: 6/19/2006 11:02:09 AM
stormbringergrey

6/19/2006 11:02:09 AM

Thanks for the response. I noticed your plant hanger uses a single contact bulb and socket, I was thinking of using your MR16 socket w/20 watt halogen, there’s also the MR11 … is any one of these choices better for this application than the others? I''ve got 300W available, so power shouldn''t be a problem but I don''t want to overheat the socket or plant.



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re: Convert AC lamps to low voltage?

Posted: 6/19/2006 1:13:28 PM

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6/19/2006 1:13:28 PM

The single contact xenon lamp supplied by Focus in the hanging light is a much better choice for lighting your plant than a reflector style lamp.  It will produce a very nice spread of light without cooking the plant material.  The xenon lamp is roughly the equivalent to a 40 watt incandescent lamp.



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