Can I attach LED lights to this transformer?
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Your landscape transformer outputs 12V AC. Some LED lights need 12V AC, some will need 12V DC, and some will accept both. LED strip lights, for example, requires 12V DC. If you need 12V DC, I recommend you get one of these to get the conversion done. It is a very small device so makes it easier to hide. You can get it from Amazon. 72W Outdoor Waterproof Low Voltage Landscape LED Power Supply Converter/Rectifier, Input 12V AC to Output 12V DC A demo is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJzarYlOnPc?
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I did. If you go to this company's web site they have really quality landscape lights at a good price but I bought the led bulbs from amazon
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Yes. They have led landscaping lights... Just watch the total watts per line and don't max out the transformer...
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I have, without incident so far. But this is likely much more wattage than required and multi-tap function less relevant. (Depends on application)
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We are using low voltage LED landscape lights and the transformer is working fine.
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Yes you can dependent on the transformer. I use these professionally as a landscape lighting professional and there are some brands of transformers that it will not fit in, so check how much room you have.
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If total wattage of the bulbs doesn't exceed that of the transformer, you can.
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IF they are 12V 4 watt? Then Yes, just remember to add up all the watts (each lights wattage) and be sure the total does not exceed the transformer wattage.
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Yes, just a standard 12VAC wire-wound transformer, Malibu, etc. will do. It does not have to be specially for LED (diku). Most good old transformers weigh a couple pounds and about twice the size of your hand. (I don't like these new light weight electronic transformers) This should power a couple dozen 1W lamps. For correct sizing compare your transformer with a new one and read the label. It's best to oversize the transformer a little more than just adding up the watts of the lamps. If you are planning a large (many dozen) system, get help.
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You will need to purchase a transformer and wire. Love the lights planning on purchasing more!
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You can't extend the wire for these type of lights. You can run additonal wire from transformer to new run. I believe size of wire is 18 gauge
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Perhaps. The trick is to supply 12v DC to the lights. I think the transformer is in the little box with the blades that fit into the plug, so you would have splice in before the transformer. When I replaced my fluorescent under-counter lights, my solution was to pull the old lights, install a plug at the end of those hard wires, and then plug into that. A bit of extra work, but not bad.
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You can connect them to any low voltage transformer. These lights are terrible as submersibles though. Mine leak and I really should have sent them back a long time ago!
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This is a 120 volt system. You'd need a step down transformer as well as a bulb adapter. If you want LED, buy something designed for it.
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Not with the standard transformers supplied.. you would need a magnetic transformer... quite expensive... The low voltage three way dimmer available from the company and included with some sets, works well.
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I see no reason that wouldn't work. One end of the lights have a coax connector that plugs into a standard 12V adapter. The other end has two wires for connecting to another string. The second string would require removing the connector and connecting the wires to the first string. Each string will take about 20W so you have plenty of power for up to 10 strings. I would recommend soldering the wires, but that is not absolutely necessary if you make a good connection. One question - does that transformer put out AC or DC? The lights require DC.
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The LEDs in this light operate on DC. The AC adapter/transformer is built into the unit, and cannot be bypassed.
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the company sells the transformer separately. You can also buy it from Ledwholesalers for 15.75 with prime shipping here on amazon. Then the light and transformer have to be wired together. I get my electrician to do it , but if you know how to connect two wires together you can do it yourself. I love these lights. But I do not submerse them under water, so I have had no problems. I can't say if they work good under water.
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The answer is do not overload the transformer. The transformer is rated at 60 watts and it is not difficult to determine the load of the LED lighting attached. If you are not familiar or comfortable with these calculations you should not install this product.
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Yes. You'll need to cut off the plug-style connector and either use wire caps or solder to connect it to a transformer, such as this one: LEDwholesalers 12 Volt DC Waterpoof LED Power Suppply Driver Transformer with 3-Prong Plug, 30W, 3207Wire caps would be the easiest way to connect them: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twist-on_wire_connectorIf you choose another transformer, you will want to make sure it can handle the wattage of this LED cable, which at full length requires at least 24W. You will want to get a transformer that is rated at least a little bit higher than 24W, such as 30W...Good luck! Yes. You'll need to cut off the plug-style connector and either use wire caps or solder to connect it to a transformer, such as this one: LEDwholesalers 12 Volt DC Waterpoof LED Power Suppply Driver Transformer with 3-Prong Plug, 30W, 3207Wire caps would be the easiest way to connect them: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twist-on_wire_connectorIf you choose another transformer, you will want to make sure it can handle the wattage of this LED cable, which at full length requires at least 24W. You will want to... » Read More Yes. You'll need to cut off the plug-style connector and either use wire caps or solder to connect it to a transformer, such as this one: LEDwholesalers 12 Volt DC Waterpoof LED Power Suppply Driver Transformer with 3-Prong Plug, 30W, 3207Wire caps would be the easiest way to connect them: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twist-on_wire_connectorIf you choose another transformer, you will want to make sure it can handle the wattage of this LED cable, which at full length requires at least 24W. You will want to get a transformer that is rated at least a little bit higher than 24W, such as 30W...Good luck! « Show Less
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You can connect as many lights you wish as long as you don't exceed the wattage of the transformer. In one situation, when I realized I was approaching the wattage of the transformer, I replaced the seven watt bulbs with four watt bulbs, which enabled me to add a few more light fixtures. Add the the wattage of each bulb, then compare it with the wattage stated on the transformer.