I'm installing a line of outdoor low voltage lighting using a 600 watt (300/300) transformer and a 12 volt line. Part of my line goes to two pillars I've built in which I'd like to install a nice pillar light. I can't find a "low voltage" pillar light I like. Can I use a regular 120 volt light fixture with a low wattage bulb? It seems that the selection of post lights in the 120 volt range are a lot nicer. With my two pillar lights and the six other lights installed on that line, I'm well below the 300 allowable watts. Thanks in advance.
12 volt question
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kingofwylietx
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I can't think of any reason to avoid using a low voltage light in a standard post light enclosure.
Some things to consider:
1. Voltage drop induced by line length.
2. Whether you can find a low voltage bulb base that fits the 120V bulb socket.
3. If you can't find a compatible bulb, are you comfortable and able to change the bulb socket?
Some things to consider:
1. Voltage drop induced by line length.
2. Whether you can find a low voltage bulb base that fits the 120V bulb socket.
3. If you can't find a compatible bulb, are you comfortable and able to change the bulb socket?
broadgage
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Should be fine, 12 volt lamps with standard bases are available from marine and RV suppliers.
Remember that the lamp holder may only be designed for 2 or 3 amps, which limits the wattage of 12 volt lamp to about 24 or 36 watts.
If the lamp holder is designed for 5 amps, then a 12 volt lamp up to 60 watts could be used.
12 volt CFLs are available, but some are DC only and wont work from a 12 volt AC supply derived from line power via a transformer.
Remember that the lamp holder may only be designed for 2 or 3 amps, which limits the wattage of 12 volt lamp to about 24 or 36 watts.
If the lamp holder is designed for 5 amps, then a 12 volt lamp up to 60 watts could be used.
12 volt CFLs are available, but some are DC only and wont work from a 12 volt AC supply derived from line power via a transformer.
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