Is your jamb switch device low voltage only? (as per
Edwards 46-that is you remark) --what is the difference?
The EDWARDS 44 JAMB SWITCH switch is designed for low voltage applications only. That means it must be used in combination with a LOW VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER and LIGHTING CONTACTOR with a low voltage coil. The low voltage switch does not require a junction box like it's line voltage counterpart.
You can however use the EDWARDS DOOR JAMB SWITCH for any application that calls for a line voltage door jamb. The splice box or junction box cover can be mortised into the door jamb for a flush finish.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact our customer service line at 1-800-239-2939. Thank you for calling Residential Landscape Lighting & Design.
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Labels: Door Jamb Switch Difference, Edwards Door Jamb Switch, Low Voltage Transformers
Is there any outdoor low voltage lighting that is better for coastal (salty) areas?
COPPER LANDSCAPE LIGHTS and BRASS LANDSCAPE LIGHTS are designed for salt air environments.
We also have COPPER PATHLIGHTS and BRASS PATHLIGHTS as well.
Feel free to call the low voltage lighting professionals at Residential Landscape Lighting & Design toll free at 800-239-2939. We have many OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE LIGHTING FIXTURES and OUTDOOR LOW VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS dewsigned for harsh areas. Let us know how we can help!
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Labels: Low Voltage Lighting, Low Voltage Transformers, Outdoor Landscape Lights
I am looking for a plug-in 60 watt 12 volt transformer for a lighting project I am working on. Do you have any transformers like this?
We do have
PLUG-IN TRANSFORMERS in both 12 and 24 volt models. We have many transformers both for indoor lighting, but for outdoor landscape lighting as well.
Here are links to some of our most popular
MAGNETIC TRANSFORMERS and
ELECTRONIC TRANSFORMERS:
12 VOLT ELECTRONIC TRANSFORMERS & POWER SUPPLIES24 VOLT ELECTRONIC TRANSFORMERS 12 VOLT MAGNETIC TRANSFORMERS & POWER SUPPLIES24 VOLT MAGNETIC TRANSFORMERS12 VOLT LANDSCAPE LIGHTING TRANSFORMERSOur selection of low voltage lighting transformers and power supplies for lighting equipments is second to none. We have a transformer for just about every application.
Labels: Low Voltage Power Supplies, Low Voltage Transformers, Plug-in Transformers
I have a 12 volt transformer with a photosensor/timer for my outdoor low voltage lighting in my backyard. I would like to have a similar setup for my front yard. However, due to possible theft, I would like to keep the transformer in the garge and only have the photocell exposed in the front yard. I am looking for a remote photosensor that would trigger a timer that would stay on for a specified amount of time after it is switched on. In a nutshell, I am looking for a photosensor and a timer to facilitate this system. Thank you.
Sorry, we do not have any PHOTOCELLS with built in timers. If you find one, please send me the link. I would be interested in learning more about these kinds of controls.
Labels: Low Voltage Transformers, Outdoor Low Voltage Lighting System, Photocells
I want to install several glass blocks in a ponywall I am building that can be lighted up or have lighting placed inside/behind them to light up a small area of the patio....any suggestions would be appreciated....thanks, Bob Young
LIGHT ROPE used on conjunction with a LOW VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER would be one way that you could internally illuminate your glass blocks. You could also introduce some PATH LIGHTS, UNDERWATER LIGHTS or ACCENT LIGHTS that would operate off the same transformer.
Labels: Accent Lighting Fixtures, Block Wall, Copper Path Lights, Light Rope, Low Voltage Transformers, Low Voltage Underwater Lights
The manual for my 600W transformer suggests outdoor installation; however I would really prefer to install it indoors and avoid the unsightly appearance of the black box hanging on the side of my house. Can they be installed indoors? Is it simply because the power pack is not UL listed and the mfg. is simply being extra cautious about the risk of fire?
You are right about the UL listing for your OUTDOOR TRANSFORMER. All transformers generate heat by design and the landscape transformers are generally cooled by the outside air. Transformers rated for indoor use have a 3" air space requirement to allow for air circulation and heat dissipation.
If you want to locate your 12 volt transformer in the garage to keep the front of your house clean, go ahead. As long as you have a GFCI RECEPTACLE and lots of room for the transformer to breath, you will be fine!
Labels: GFCI Receptacles, Low Voltage Lighting, Low Voltage Transformers
Do you have a product that can combine 2 low voltage circuit into one such that I can use a single circuit transformer? I understand the capacity of the transformer has to be big enough for the combined load. Thanks.
All of our TRANSFORMERS have a 25-amp circuit breaker per circuit. You can combine several feeds under one lug as long as you don''t exceed 300 watts. (300 watts divided by 12 volts equals 25 amps) Check out our DESIGNING LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING SYSTEMS information page. I would recommend that you have at least 12/2 LANDSCAPE CABLE on each of your lighting runs.
Labels: Landscape Cable, Low Voltage Lighting, Low Voltage Transformers
Apparently terminal C is used for a 3 wire photo cell to control the lights. How is this done?We have an 88, 100 and 200 watt transformers with a timer each. I want the system to turn on at dusk and turn off at 11:00, without having to adjust for daylight changes through the seasons. This would involve putting a photoelectric sensor in the line after the power transformer or using terminal C. The transformer timer would turn power on at say 4:00 p.m. but the lights would not until it got dark. They would then turn off at 11:00 from the timer. Is there a sensor which is available that works on a 12 volt system? I have tried one of your 120 volt ones - but the 12 volts is not enough "juice" to trigger the sensor to turn off. Or is this what the C terminal is for? ThxRuss.
You are making this way to complicated! Just install a MECHANICAL TIME CLOCK to control the TRANSFORMER. If you want, you can install a PHOTOCELL after the time clock and before the transformer. I do not know of a 12 volt photocell or time clock.
Labels: Low Voltage Transformers, Mechanical Time Clocks, Photocells
I want to make sure that I hook up the GE transformer I bought properly. It is a 1000watt with 4 primary wires and 4 secondary wires. If I am reading the wiring diagram correctly, to go from 120 volts to 12 I need to hook two of the primary''s and two of the secondary''s together. So do I have to be concerned about which primary wire gets hooked to the hot wire? Also, the way the lights were hooked up before we bought the house was there were four 250 watt transformers hooked to 4 low voltage wires. Will it create any problem to hook these 4 sets of wires together to attatch to the new transformer?
On your GE Buck/Boost Transformer should have several wires labeled H1, H2, H3, H4 on the primary side and X1, X2, X3, X4 on the secondary side.
For 120 volt input and 12 volt output connect the following wires:
H1 to H3
H2 to H4
X1 to X3
X2 to X4
Labels: Boost Transformers, Low Voltage Transformers, Transformer Wiring
I would like to buy a couple of low voltage power systems. 120 v ac to 12 v dc - 250 watt. I want this unit to be activated by a timer in the early evening and by a motion sensor the rest of the night. How do I put a system together like this. If I buy separate units how to I wire them together so they work.
We only have AC LOW VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS in our selection of OUTDOOR LIGHTING PRODUCTS.
We do have a RAB STUFF180HL MOTION DETECTOR that works like a photocell and motion detector in one. Unfortunately, it is only rated for 180 watts. The RAB STUFF500 MOTION DETECTOR does not have the dual function feature, but it will handle 250 watts of load. Hope that helps!
Labels: Low Voltage Transformers, Motion Detector, Outdoor Lighting Products
Yes,
ROPE LIGHT is a great way to softly illuminate your patio deck. Rope light comes in
12-VOLT ROPE LIGHT,
24-VOLT ROPE LIGHT and
120-VOLT ROPE LIGHT models in clear, frosted and primary colors.
Both low voltage light rope varieties require the use of a
12-VOLT TRANSFORMER or
24-VOLT TRANFORMER. Since you are using the lights outdoors, I recommend that you use a GFCI receptacle to prevent electrical shock or bodily harm.
Labels: Low Voltage Transformers, Outdoor Patio Lighting, Rope Lighting
Yes, you should never use copper underwater lights in a garden pond or fountain due to the chemical reaction of the metal in the water. Copper may form copper sulfate, which is very harmful to fish.
We recommend that you use
BRASS FOUNTAIN LIGHTS or
COMPOSITE PLASTIC UNDER WATER FIXTURES in any pond with fish. These products are safe for all fish and are quality products that will give you years of enjoyment.
Both styles of pond lights are low voltage and require a
12-VOLT TRANSFORMER to properly operate.
Labels: Fountain Lighting, Low Voltage Transformers, Underwater Light Fixtures
Several weeks ago I started a project to rebuild an old fountain in my garden. In addition to the pump, I also need a new underwater light. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
We have serveral
OUTDOOR LOW VOLTAGE UNDERWATER LIGHTS posted on our web site. The
HADCO UWL516H is a great little MR16 fountain light. It has a compression molded fiberglass reinforced polyester composite housing and a concrete weighted base to handle just about any water turbulance. It does require a
LOW VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER.
Labels: Fountain Lighting, Low Voltage Transformers, Low Voltage Underwater Lights, Outdoor Underwater Lighting, Underwater Fixture
We have a small pond and waterfall in our back yard that is very shallow. I want to provide some light below the waterfall to show the falling water. Do you have a shallow pond light?
We have several POND & UNDERWATER LIGHTS that would work. The
HADCO UWL1-A LOW VOLTAGE POND LIGHT would be my first choice. It comes with a small shield that fits inside the lens that blocks the light from the front view. The
HADCO UWL 516H is a great little light, but you will need at least 8" of water for this to work. Both lights require a
LOW VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER!
Labels: Low Voltage Pond Light, Low Voltage Transformers, Pond Lights, Underwater Lights
I bought a new 300 watt low voltage transformer that is attached to about 175 feet of wire. The lights that I have attached, although significantly less than the indicated 300, drop off drastically in brightness at about the 100 foot mark. What need I do?
You need to split the lighting load into several home run wires back to the transformer or you can run a continous loop wire from the end of the run back to the transformer to boost your voltage. In other words, feed from both ends! Please review our information page on low voltage lighting designs and voltage calculations.
Labels: Low Voltage Outdoor Lighting System, Low Voltage Transformers, Outdoor Lighting Transformers
