I bought this transformer half a year ago. Now it suddenly stopped working. Any idea what kind of trouble shooting I can do before sending it back?
457322
Check the connections, but realize that when you open up the trafo, you might lose the warranty, so be carefull. Send them an email first....they'll not want bad exposure. Mine works just dandy. Good luck, HvV
2152887
I wouldn't think you need a new transformer. Batteries only last 3-5 years no matter what. The transformer either works or it doesn't to supply power to the alarm, the battery is just back up in case the power goes out.
937135
The transformer is cheap and it either malfunctioned as soon as it was plugged in or was defective prior to that. I use the cables with a power supply from an old test computer to test both sata and pata hard drives.
190777
Check your power connection at the camera..if it is plug in inspect the connection for rust.im talking about the male to female connection.. spin it a few times...see if it works now..and be sure..the plug to the A/C OUTLET is securely set flush and the transformer has not come out partially..this may cause intermittent power.:)
358058
I got one of these and in less than a year it no longer worked... I'd love to know how to replace it through a warranty.
1146411
I have had to replace one unit due to power surge from lightining. Assuming your 120vac source is good, (test or have tested by competent persons), open the outer and inner doors and inspect the contacts. If the transformer output is 24vdc, check the circuit board on both sides, (a few phillips screws will remove it from the housing), for signs of over heat or shorting out. If no visible signs exist, contact Orbit customer service http://www.orbitonline.com/contact or 8004886156. They are extremely helpful.
1211281
I used an old charger. It works. Charger number TCE-180021U1, # can be found on the transformer that plugs in.
125936
Can't answer your question but I can answer a more fundamental one: don't buy this transformer. Mine just burned out after about two weeks of light use.
476032
probably plugged in wrong. the plug to the transformer will fit in about three different ways and only one way works. there are unreadable arrows showing the proper way. i marked the right way with white marks-a-lot.
2196650
Check the wires connected to the converter piece.......other then that id say send it back for a replacement
81028
It needs a 6 volt, 300 mA power supply. The one that came with mine expects 120 volt AC at 60Hz and has the US 2 prong plug. So it probably won't work without a transformer, but you can probably find a replacement with the same output voltage for cheap.
175531
I had the same problem my just stopped working I called the vendor and I told him what happened and offered to purchase another one he send me another one free of charged that was great. hope this helps you.
1794340
It's NOT COME BACK this light can not work even you change your transformer 100W to 200W. It's NOT WORKING.............?
1427181
If you feel uncomfortable with the units power transformer, then you should return it or just get a new one. I have measured my transformer heat output and at in house temptress of 75°F, it is around 95°F They are designed to get hot and have vent slots to allow cooling, unit is reducing your household current from 120VAC/60Hz/10VA down to 12VAC/6VA. That in itself causes the unit to get hot. A bad pump will also cause unit to over heat. My unit has worked fine for over a year, but I clean it monthly including build up that tends to clog pump. Enjoy
2231424
We've been using these lights for about one year and they have been silent. You should check your power source and see the noise is coming from your transformer.
758752
I think you have to contct them directly. I've had to replace a few faulty transformers and brinkman was pretty easy to deal with. They just shipped me a new one for free since mine failed.
2067013
I do not know if a replacement timer is available but I seem to recall seeing that you could plug the transformer into an external timer. One of those should be readily available and inexpensive. Hope that works if all attempts to find the internal timer fail.