Calculating load of low-voltage lights
#1
12-02-07, 04:49 PM
Calculating load of low-voltage lights
I have a 12v 300W transformer for use with my low voltage lighting. If I max-out the transformer w/ 15 x 20w 12v lamps is the wattage pull on the 120v side the 300 watts and will thus use 2.5A?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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12-02-07, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by DavidT
I have a 12v 300W transformer for use with my low voltage lighting. If I max-out the transformer w/ 15 x 20w 12v lamps is the wattage pull on the 120v side the 300 watts and will thus use 2.5A?
Thanks.
Thanks.
the low voltage lighting system is very senstive with voltage drop if not done in proper way.
noramally #12 wire is limited to 20 amp so you only can use 240 watts [ low voltage side]
and with #10 will help only if invold some distance with it.
Merci, Marc
#4
12-02-07, 07:50 PM
Although not the reason for my original reply, for the record I'd ordered 12 awg, I believe on advice of the vendor. If it doesn't work, I guess I'll have to replace it.
Thanks for your advice.
Thanks for your advice.
