How to install a transformer for low voltage outdoor lighting

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  • Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
  • How to install a transformer for low voltage outdoor lighting

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  • @5150roc
    @5150roc 7 місяців тому +2

    Rather then cleaning the used wire tips, cut at least three inches off and start over with clean wires. And when placing the clean wire on the side of the screw place on the left side of it, becasue the screw tightens clockwise.

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  7 місяців тому

      Excellent tip. Thanks for the info. Good luck on your install.

  • @AR-or4ye
    @AR-or4ye 2 роки тому +20

    Never trust an electrician who wears sandals at the job. Plus fire an electrician who wears a covid mask when working alone.

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah I know exactly what you mean

    • @jmann2143
      @jmann2143 2 роки тому

      Completely agree, what a lunatic

    • @pinkyhotmessx69
      @pinkyhotmessx69 2 роки тому

      Amen to that

    • @brentmack51
      @brentmack51 Рік тому +1

      Agree must be a Brandon fan

    • @MAVA1686
      @MAVA1686 9 місяців тому

      😂😮👍🏼

  • @scottfrancismurphy
    @scottfrancismurphy 3 роки тому +5

    Shouldn't they have a GFIC outside?

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  3 роки тому

      Probably

    • @LyndonCox
      @LyndonCox 2 роки тому +2

      Yes. GFCI and waterproof. Also an in-use outdoor outlet cover.

  • @richsouthall1937
    @richsouthall1937 Рік тому +1

    I’m a newbie to outdoor lighting. I just bought a Harbor Breeze 200w transformer from Lowe’s. The back connector plates don’t indicate COM or 12v. Just 4 terminal clamp screws. The instructions say to twist the strands of a cable run together once split and stripped and then insert them under a single clamp screw. This is different from what you are showing here. Help please!!

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  Рік тому

      With the low-voltage 12 V do you have two sides that just have to be attached to the screws and they lead out to your lights I’m not familiar with Harbor breeze. I’d have to see it to know what to do. Good luck. Thanks for watching.

  • @Golf315
    @Golf315 Рік тому +1

    Curious to know if you are running a long line and you hook up the line to the transformer what happens to the end of the other line?

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  Рік тому

      I have lights out about 50 feet, so it works pretty good

  • @sergiosol222
    @sergiosol222 2 роки тому +1

    How many lights you can run on every output of the transformer???

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  2 роки тому

      I’ve got 10 on each one but I’m not sure how many you can do for sure thanks for watching

  • @sunjestersilver999
    @sunjestersilver999 Рік тому +1

    What happens if the Com isn’t identified? On the new Portfolio, it’s blank.

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  Рік тому

      I will have to do a little research on that and get back to you

  • @halodisciple8459
    @halodisciple8459 3 роки тому +11

    I think if you're out in the open air with plenty of ventilation and not really near anybody, shouldn't need a mask

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  3 роки тому +2

      Required by property management

    • @masha6995
      @masha6995 2 роки тому +3

      😆 you're outside

  • @MrDoomzy
    @MrDoomzy Рік тому +1

    So how was the last one installed in parallel?

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  Рік тому

      The other one only had one line running off it

  • @mpetrick91
    @mpetrick91 2 роки тому

    I have this same transformer providing power to several landscape lights. I only had one wire going to all of them (just connected to one set of the COM and 12V terminals). The system has been working great for about 8 months but recently stopped working. The transformer has power and when the wire to the lights is not connected, there is voltage at the terminals but when I have the wires connected there is no voltage but the transformer still turns on. Any ideas what may have caused this to stop working?

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  2 роки тому

      You may have too many lights on the one circuit and need to put some on the other or you may have a break in your line somewhere sometimes the yard guys cut them with your Weedwhacker’s

  • @jjchino3961
    @jjchino3961 3 роки тому +9

    Don't be dumb wear proper footwear.

  • @SandiaPeaks
    @SandiaPeaks 3 роки тому +1

    Dumb question how do you know which side is common or not?

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  3 роки тому

      Thats a good question?

  • @markbell1970
    @markbell1970 3 роки тому +12

    Why are you wearing a mask outside with no one around?

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  3 роки тому +7

      I wear a mask everywhere no matter what

    • @jmann2143
      @jmann2143 2 роки тому +2

      @@TomLeeman talk to a therapist

    • @masha6995
      @masha6995 2 роки тому +1

      @@TomLeeman lol yeah that protects you......not. just keep breathing in the co2 you're good and its healthy.

  • @UNDERGROUND2000
    @UNDERGROUND2000 Рік тому +1

    You lost me when tried tried to do everything with one hand.

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  Рік тому

      I know should I use the tripod?

  • @extracorp
    @extracorp 4 роки тому +17

    Skip the mask lecture and dwell on the basics.

  • @lanceleavitt7472
    @lanceleavitt7472 2 роки тому +3

    If masks work, you don't need a shot.
    If the shots work, you don't need a mask,
    Since neither one has worked, you don't need mandates telling you to do the 2 things that don't work.

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  2 роки тому

      I don’t think it has anything to do with outdoor lighting

    • @lanceleavitt7472
      @lanceleavitt7472 2 роки тому +2

      @@TomLeeman You're absolutely correct. Since it has nothing to do with electrical wiring,
      why would you include that in a video upload about electrical wiring? --- Makes no sense. ---

    • @masha6995
      @masha6995 2 роки тому +1

      @@lanceleavitt7472 exactly "oh wear your mask"

  • @ethor44
    @ethor44 7 місяців тому +1

    Sorry cant trust a guy that wears a useless mask outdoors in the open air......... but the exposed toes are very safe sir