is the transformer ok to be placed outdoor? I see on the photo that says indoor.. but there is no specification on that. thanks in advance!
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Yes. Mine is on my front porch. It comes with a circuit breaker and a plastic cover over the switches.
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one foot above ground level. The design of the casing is quite solidand water proof.
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I live on Kwajalein Atoll a south Pacific Island that has Ocean Salt spray and alot of rain. My transformer has been out for three months now and I have had no problems with it.
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I have not yet installed my lights, which are still in the box. After reading the instructions I decided it was too complicated for me, so I'm going to wait till spring and get someone else to install them. However, if I read the instructions correctly, I got the impression that the transformer could be outside.
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Yes you can place these outside. We have had a set in a flower bed for a year and they continue to work perfectly. We ordered another set to place in the spring.
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Yes, it can be placed outdoors. The critical controls are protected by a clear plastic cover. Make sure your power source is fully grounded if you live in a wet environment.
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Hello Simon. I have just ordered some of these units from Amazon USA to be shipped for my home use in Singapore also. May I please ask how your experience has been with them, what transformer you use and where you purchased these transformers?
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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.
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I'll ask my husband (not here right now), but my thought is that if the transformer dies, do you really want it hard wired? That's what happened with our previous lights. The lights were fine but the transformer died.
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You will need to purchase a transformer and wire. Love the lights planning on purchasing more!
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Steve's answer is correct. The cord should not be warmer than room temperature. The transformer should bewarm to the touch but not hot, which is normal for any transformer.
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I did not find that to be a problem. I left the transformer on the rocks and the setting to come on at dusk and sunk the lights about 6-8inches deep in the soil so nothing could be seen. I piled a couple of rocks around the lights for extra support being we are in the desert.
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It is an outdoor transformer but I don't think there should be any problem in mounting it indoor as long it controls the low voltage circuit.
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Yes, remove the old transformer and put this one back in exactly the same way. Turn off the power and if you are not sure what you are doing hire a professional! Not worth burning down your house.
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yes. that's exactly what i use mine for. works well with my outdoor transformer.
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Just my opinion, please read manufactures installation instructions. Since the device says that it is 12 volt and not 120 volt I would assume a step down transformer would be necessary. Please read the current reviews for this device, some where in the back of my mind it was discontinued because of problems. If this is not the one that was discontinued I would suggest a search on U-tube for installation instructions. I have found some great videos instructions on u-tube.
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Yes you will need a transformer. It is a great unit. You will be glad that you purchased it.
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This is only a single light , no transformer but the ends are on the light. if you need a transformer the only place I have found them is from Brinkmann
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Why would they be dangerous? Only danger is if you deliberately contact the output. I've been around transformers all my life with no problem
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Mine is connected directly to a 110 outlet. There is no visible transformer. Works great.
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How do you know the transformer is okay? That is about all this unit is. A transformer and probably a capacitor or 2. The leads that connect the outputs to the transformer are internal, and unless your fence was hit by lightning, there would be no reason for them to be broken. Either that or in the process of connecting your fence, you twisted the terminals in the Fi shox box and therefore twisted the wires off internally. Without having the unit in my hands to test and check, that is all I can tell you.
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Noo. U need transformer. Don't get this item it's not new . It is used . Trust me. Get new 1. Do not get it from here. Ali