12v reading 6-4v...

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I looked at job today where customers landscaped lighting was not working. I tested with DMM and got 6 -4v at the light. Tested at source and had 12v. The length of the wire is about 50', I doubt VD is the issue.

I was thinking one of the wires has a "nick", any other thoughts? Any good ways to find the bad spot. I have an Amprobe AT-2005.
 
1793 said:
I looked at job today where customers landscaped lighting was not working. I tested with DMM and got 6 -4v at the light. Tested at source and had 12v. The length of the wire is about 50', I doubt VD is the issue.

I was thinking one of the wires has a "nick", any other thoughts? Any good ways to find the bad spot. I have an Amprobe AT-2005.
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So that is 50' to the first light.
Is the transformer solid state or magnetic?
 
Update...

Update...

I went back today and found the problem. One of three wires/cables was partially cut. Spliced together and back working again.
 
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