can this timer be used to control 12v landscape lights that are connected to a transformer.
1474515
It replaces a in wall light switch. So if the outlet your transformer is plugged into has a switch then yes. If not you'd need an electrician to get this to work. Not designed to be installed outdoors.
23849
Hi, the switch you mean the contact? The timer power suplpy is 12vdc. But you can manage 12, 24, 110 v etc only taking care of your load.
2266839
I don't believe so. It is similar to any other low voltage light where you connect it to a transformer.I have mine connected to the same low voltage transformer/controller that is used for all of the outdoor lighting.
460986
If you plan on putting these lights outdoor, you should absolutely leverage your landscape lights if you have them. Its way easier and cheaper than to use the standard 120V transformer. Your landscape transformer outputs 12V AC. You need 12V DC for the LED. I recommend you get one of these to get the conversion done. It is a very small device so makes it easier to hide. 1/3 the cost of buying the transformers and a timer to control it (or worst, trying to find an outlet for the transformer). You can get it from Amazon. 72W Outdoor Waterproof Low Voltage Landscape LED Power Supply Converter/Rectifier, Input 12V AC to Output 12V DC A demo is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJzarYlOnPc? If you plan on putting these lights outdoor, you should absolutely leverage your landscape lights if you have them. Its way easier and cheaper than to use the standard 120V transformer. Your landscape transformer outputs 12V AC. You need 12V DC for the LED. I recommend you get one of these to get the conversion done. It is a very small device so makes it easier to hide. 1/3 the cost of buying the transformers and a timer to control it (or worst, trying to find an outlet for the transformer). You can get it from Amazon. 72W Outdoor... » Read More If you plan on putting these lights outdoor, you should absolutely leverage your landscape lights if you have them. Its way easier and cheaper than to use the standard 120V transformer. Your landscape transformer outputs 12V AC. You need 12V DC for the LED. I recommend you get one of these to get the conversion done. It is a very small device so makes it easier to hide. 1/3 the cost of buying the transformers and a timer to control it (or worst, trying to find an outlet for the transformer). You can get it from Amazon. 72W Outdoor Waterproof Low Voltage Landscape LED Power Supply Converter/Rectifier, Input 12V AC to Output 12V DC A demo is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJzarYlOnPc? « Show Less
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Low voltage landscape lighting is DC. That's why you use a transformer... it converts the 110 volt AC current into 12 volt DC. I bought an AC lighting fixture and wired it up to my Malibu transformer. It works fine and I have no reason to think it will not last a long time.
291323
Probably not, first, you would need a 12 v source for operation and it is not a clock timer, it will time for up to 999 seconds when activated and will stay activated until the signal is removed.
635113
I would email the manufacture, there were great to correspond when I communicated with them. I do believe that your anwser is yes, for I used it to turn a test 12v light on in series with a battery and this switch during my planning stages. There is also a momentary position, which you will not need. There is also a sence lead that can take a input to tell your controller, but you will not need that either.
10676
yes this timer can be used for that type of operation although it would require the use of another relay this is probably not best suited application
779842
Steve Horvath asked the question specifically about the 12VDC version of the light. LED Wholesalers sells a 12VDC, and a 120VAC version of the light. As long as your low voltage landscape lighting system can supply 12 volts DC (not AC), and can supply at least 10 watts of power, then yes this light will work fine.If, however, your low voltage system provides AC power instead of DC... then no.If your low voltage lighting system is 12 volts DC, make certain that you buy the 12VDC version of the light.
573405
This timer is intended for a "typical" lamp with a two-prong plug. If the intended device has a third prong (ground) I would not recommend using this timer.
2190876
Yes....it is designed to connect to landscape-lighting wire which comes from a transformer...the bulb needs 12v power and would not work if you plug it directly into a regular outlet.
1328321
Yes....that is one of the uses for which we have purchased these timers. The timers in our transformers had failed.
683092
No this timer is for 240v ac units. The plug configuration is different and will not work.
2009816
No, 12vdc is always required on to power the circuit. There are 2 pins that you wire to a simple push button ( must be momentary, not a switch. Like a doorbell button) once you push the button, the time will start. This closes the relay contacts. You use the relay as a switch to control what you like - this can be whatever you like (limited by the relay rating of up to 10 amps 250vac or 10 amps 30vdc You must supply this voltage independently, unless it's 12vdc, then you can use the same supply voltage to the timer. The timer runs its cycle until the next time you press the button
1008933
yes. that's exactly what i use mine for. works well with my outdoor transformer.
1421160
No. Your landscape transformer outputs 12V AC. You need 12V DC for the LED. I recommend you get one of these to get the conversion done. It is a very small device so makes it easier to hide. You can get it from Amazon. 72W Outdoor Waterproof Low Voltage Landscape LED Power Supply Converter/Rectifier, Input 12V AC to Output 12V DC A demo is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJzarYlOnPc﻿
1565245
Yes, you can use this for anything that requires a 12 volt input, just keep in mind you want to keep the load at or less than 75% of maximum. Although mine has been operating just fine powering my led controller and 150 watts of strip lights