Fixing short circuits in outdoor low voltage lighting systems.
My circuit breaker that feeds my Low Voltage lights on the outside trips all the time. I can reset it and it is OK for a few days but then it trips. My transformer is pluged into a GFCI outlet. This never has tripped, but the breaker feeding it does. How does the breaker trip without tripping the GFCI. Here''s the deal! You have too many lights on the circuit or a short in the low voltage wiring that is causing your problem with the breaker. If the transformer fails, the GFCI will most certainly trip.
Do you have access to an amprobe to check the readings? If not, take the total wattage of the lamps and divide by 12 volts. That will give you the total amperage and compare that against the breaker size. 12/2 wire is good for 20 amps. 10/2 wire is good for 30 amps. We have a great selection of TRANSFORMERS should you be interested in upgrading.
Good luck and happy holidays to you and your family.
Labels: Direct Burial Cable, Fixing Short Circuits, Low Voltage Lighting System
posted by xinger @ 4:21 PM
