Low Voltage Wiring Troubleshooting

Eddie began his career working.

Low voltage wiring troubleshooting.
Wires supplying 12 v power to low voltage outdoor lights tend to get damaged by landscaping tools like lawnmowers.
Troubleshooting low voltage wiring.
Majority of instances the low voltage problems can be handled with guidance and information.

To make this challenging diagnosis and repair easier i take a step by step approach when dealing with a low voltage issue in a residential unit.
Check or reset circuit breakers on power console.
As seen above low voltage problems could deal mostly with wiring lights and switches.

Ed eddie howell brings over 40 years of industry experience to the ppa technical training program.
April 17 2019 900 am 100 pm.
This class provides attendees with the basics of understanding low voltage wiring.

While dealing with low voltage problems one may need to be aware of specific codes and requirements since it is not meant for normal use.
We all hate the grounded low voltage wire that seems so hard to find.
A low voltage lighting transformer is a device that transforms high voltage current into low voltage current.

Troubleshooting a 12v system entire system will not operate.
Wiring relays and controls will be covered during this class with a specific focus on troubleshooting low voltage wiring applications.
Usually these types of transformers transform 110 volts of current into a safer 12 volt current to allow low voltage lighting in landscapes or gardens outside homes.

Because the wiring is not high voltage they do not need to.
Check low voltage cable connection at power console.
This class provides attendees with the basics of understanding low voltage wiring.

Wiring relays and controls will be covered during this class with a specific focus on troubleshooting low voltage wiring applications.
Why does my transformer put out 11 volts instead of 12 volts.
The first step is to remove all low voltage wires at the outdoor unit thermostat.

Outdoor lighting transformers step down power at a ratio of 10 to 1.
Check the onoff switch on power console to be sure it is on.
If you put 120 volts into a transformer you will get 12.

Using a voltamp meter to troubleshoot a low voltage outdoor lighting system a voltamp meter will assist in answering your troubleshooting questions.