Outdoor Low Voltage Xfrmrs question

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Have a friend with several outdoor low voltage transformers feeding his landscape lights (12v). Right now he has them plugged into GFCI's on the outside ( the kind you buy with plug in cords like Malibu etc). Weather-moisture etc does trip the GFCi'S from time to time, which kills his landscape lights until he goes out to reset them .
Question is, can he direct wire the xfrmrs line side directly to the line circuit feeding the GFCI? Could not find anything in the code stating the xfrmrs had to be GFCI protected.
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Outdoor Low Voltage Xfrmrs question

Thanks for responses. Looking for an answer no quips and quotes,thanks.
I assume no one knows the answer as yet.
Is it a requirement for a GFCI on a 120/12v transformer for landscape lighting?
 
Is it a requirement for a GFCI on a 120/12v transformer for landscape lighting?
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Check with the installation instructions, the manufacture might require GFCI protection.

Also there is no NEC requirement to GFCI protect a 120/12 Volt landscape transformer that is hard wired and installed outdoors. The GFCI requirements are for receptacles installed outdoors. (See 210.8(A) for residential requirements)

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Is it a requirement for a GFCI on a 120/12v transformer for landscape lighting?

Is it a requirement for a GFCI on a 120/12v transformer for landscape lighting?

Thanks all, have my answer now.
Checked manufacturer installation manual as suggested, they are the ones requesting a GFCI. Not a code thing.
Thanks to all.
 
You just beat me to it. :smile:

I went to Malibu's web presence at the Intermatic site and looked up a powerpack instruction sheet.

Among other things, the instructions say: "Plug power pack directly into an outdoor GFCI outlet with a weatherproof cover marked "wet location." Do not use extension cords." and "Do not repair or tamper with the cord and plug".

I presume the above manufacturer's instructions are representative of a generalization, but that may not be correct.
 
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