Pool Light Transformer Troubleshooting

120v bulbs will not work in a 12v pool and vice versa and a 12v bulb will burn out if used in a 120v lamp.

Pool light transformer troubleshooting. 12v pool lights operate with the use of a transformer that steps down the voltage from 120v to 12v. If the whole lighting system is down make sure that the low voltage lighting transformer is plugged into the power source. Find out some common low voltage lighting transformer problems and how to troubleshoot them. Learn how to troubleshoot low voltage dimmable electronic transformer and save yourself s.

If your gfi or gfci is tripping when you turn on the pool or spa lights a light fixture probably has. The majority of our literature and brochures are in english only. The entire lighting system is down. Not all electronic transformers are defective right out of the box.

Transformers regulate the voltage in circuits but in some cases these can go bad and cause a circuit to not. Troubleshooting guides to view these documents you will need to download the free acrobat reader which gives you instant access to pdf files. How to test a transformer. My friend had problems with pool lights not coming on i made this video and she got them working the switch was turned off.

Some states or counties require pool lights to be low voltage 12v lamps. Transformers are usually connected to a receptacle outside the house.