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Pool light transformer

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jonesjax

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I have a trans thats about 30yrs old where can i buy one for my customer apaently the local supply houses only carry ones for the new lights.
 
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jonesjax

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120 in 12v 14v output light bulb looks like a headlight. the trans is so old there is no data available. tried the local supply houses came up with zero.
 
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Jones

Why can't you use any outdoor transformer that goes from 120V to 12V. Does this have to fit in a specific space- in other words are there space restrictions?
 
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lowryder88h

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Sounds to me like 120V to 6,12,24 outdoor translormer to me, if your supply house doesn't have them I'm quite sure a pool supply will have them on the shelf also try W.W. Graingers.:D
 
LarryFine

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Jonesy, find the lamp wattage, divide that by 12 (I = P/E), and get a 12v transformer with at least the resultant lamp current.
 
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hillbilly

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Be sure to read 680.23(A)(2).
If you're talking about the lights inside the pool, Just any ole LV transformer won't get it.
steve
 
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new pool light

hillbilly said:
Be sure to read 680.23(A)(2).
If you're talking about the lights inside the pool, Just any ole LV transformer won't get it.
steve
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better off getting a new pool light. Its not that much if is is a single color one. Pentair pool light is one the best value.
If you replace the xfmer, just remember to replace the bulb and the lens oring.
 
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I agree with Hillbilly, any old transformer will not do. It is required to be listed as a swimming pool and spa transformer.

680.23(A)(2) Transformers. Transformers used for the supply of underwater luminaires (fixtures), together with the transformer enclosure, shall be listed as a swimming pool and spa transformer. The transformer shall be an isolated winding type with an ungrounded secondary that has a grounded metal barrier between the primary and secondary windings.
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