does the transformer have a timer and /or photocell?
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The photocell is connected (via wire) to the transformer but not attached to it. Therefore you can position it up to approx. 5 feet from the transformer and away from stray lighting that might affect the photocell. The transformer only goes on at dusk and off at daylight, hence no other timing is possible. If you plug the transformer into an outlet that is 'timed' you can get the desired schedule you are looking for. FYI, I have had these lights for a year now and they still work great. I have put 12 lights on the one transformer with no problems. When I bought them it was cheaper to buy two sets rather than extra lights. Good luck The photocell is connected (via wire) to the transformer but not attached to it. Therefore you can position it up to approx. 5 feet from the transformer and away from stray lighting that might affect the photocell. The transformer only goes on at dusk and off at daylight, hence no other timing is possible. If you plug the transformer into an outlet that is 'timed' you can get the desired schedule you are looking for. FYI, I have had these lights for a year now and they still work great. I have put 12 lights on the one transformer with no problems. When I bought them it was cheaper to buy... » Read More The photocell is connected (via wire) to the transformer but not attached to it. Therefore you can position it up to approx. 5 feet from the transformer and away from stray lighting that might affect the photocell. The transformer only goes on at dusk and off at daylight, hence no other timing is possible. If you plug the transformer into an outlet that is 'timed' you can get the desired schedule you are looking for. FYI, I have had these lights for a year now and they still work great. I have put 12 lights on the one transformer with no problems. When I bought them it was cheaper to buy two sets rather than extra lights. Good luck « Show Less
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The transformer has a thin wire about 6 feet long, with a photo cell at the end. As long as the cell is exposed, it will detect when to turn the lights on and off. I love these lights. I have bought 3 sets. They are much easier to install than others I have used.
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Yes, it does. Its a wall wart transformer. The unit also runs on batteries.
1180599
No it does not; however, not sure why you need to unless your device uses the the frequency rate for timing a device. Otherwise, all you're doing is converting voltage levels.
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It depends on what voltage your transformer puts out. It would have to be your standard 120v like your house outlets. This would not work on any more or less. If you can get that 120v output, I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS TIMER! I've been using timers for 15yrs for pet reptile lighting. This is definitely the best one. Only a couple out there have the manual override that doesn't stop the scheduling.
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I think you could put a piece of tape or caulk over the photocell and leave it in the on mode. The light could then be turned off and on by a switch in the circuit that provides power. Or you could leave the photocell active and use the existing switch to turn it on only when you want it on. This means you could not turn it on until it is dark enough to activate the photocell. There probably is a way to open the case and completely bypass the photocell, but I'm not sure of this.
2263756
Yes, it takes two "AA" batteries. I don't know anything about a transformer. It worked well and now I have a relative who's using it to sort slides.
1697722
Transformer just plugs in. It has to be plugged into the first light in the string (and each light gets plugged into the one before, but it's easy).
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I'm not sure...but suspect that there is. I've had mine hooked up for about a year now...and because I've got a solar charger hooked up to the main battery, I've not had to touch it. I suspect the battery in the timer, is like a flat watch battery.
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No it will not. The photo eye on the bottom turns the transformer on or off. The timer can also be used to determine how long the lights remain on at night and can also be used to turn the lights on at a certain time after dark. The motion sensor only works with the dimming feature.
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I haven't seen any that's waterproof. There are some motion sensor products, but not with a photocell...and again, not waterproof. Have you thought of leveraging your current landscape lighting system. If your landscape lights are already turn on/off, then that would be the most effective way to do it. 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. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SGMW4K8 A demo is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJzarYlOnPc?
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It does not. If you do not already have one or of the right power, you will need to purchase one, though they are not very expense - check Amazon. However, you can do this without a transformer by installing batteries for the power needed to run the unit - 4 AA I believe.
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It does have this feature. I ordered two kits. One transformer died within a couple months, the other is fine.
444169
There is no timer or photocell. I connected to a switch controled outlet. Easy enough to install a properly rated in-line switch, or you could use a small power strip with a on/off switch.
656593
No, it does not have a timer function. It will cycle through a series of colors of light if you hold down the on/off button.
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Yes you can. Remove the small on and off switches from the clock. Leave the timer in the "on" position and use the light switch to cycle the transformer.
1884285
This transformer has electronic settings. I mounted mine outside (like it says) and I have it come on at dusk (photoelectric eye) for six hours. There are a number of other settings you can use.
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No timer. Costs a good bit more for that model. I put mine on a plug-in timer.