![]() To remove the deposits use Lime Away bathroom cleaner or equal. This is especially true with the 50w spots – very hot. To avoid having mineral build-up schedule the irrigation to come on after the lights have gone off. Irrigation water is hitting them when they’re on – like washing a car in the hot sun Move to a brighter location.įixtures have a white mineral deposit on them In order to operate properly the photocell must have a good look at daylight. Photocell Transformer is coming on too soon To fix simply dig up all splices on the project and waterproof them silicone filled wired connectors. This is a common problem on downlights where the installer doesn’t leave any slack in the socket lead wires coming out of the back of the fixture then he tries to adjust the beam angle thereby yanking the contacts off the socket base.Īll of the lights on the system are getting dimmer with ageĪs non-waterproof splices corrode they create electrical resistance which reduces voltage. With spring type sockets it is important to leave some slack so the socket contacts make a good connection to the lamp base. Lamp goes on and off when fixture is moved If possible run additional cable to first fixture to reduce voltage loss. ![]() ![]() Move affected cable to the next higher voltage tap or reduce load on cable. This will help by creating voltage loss caused by the resistance from the skinny cable. If there is only one lamp (fixture) very close to the transformer then use 16 gauge cable to run to it only. Cable fixtures so that there is about 40′ from first to last within a lighting zone. Now a second-generation owner-operated company, WAC Lighting. The closest lamp will always have a higher voltage reading than the last lamp. For over thirty-five years WAC Lighting has operated at the forefront of emerging technologies. The closest lamp to the transformer is burning out prematurely Also, some lamps are rated for a very short life such as the 4414 (300 hours). Check all fixtures and splices for defects.ĭrop the affected cable run down to the next lower voltage tap or increase wattage load on that cable to drop voltage. Test cable for voltage – if none then it is cut – if there is very low voltage and the cable is hot then there is a short. Request wiring schematic for proper wiring. Reverse the hot and common wires on the Photocell 120v input. PhotoCell Transformer is cycling on & off in the daytime Reduce lamp wattage, fixture quantity or increase size of Transformer. Use a high grade model such as the Hubbell #GF5252I. GFI’s are notorious for nuisance tripping. Reset circuit breaker in main panel or the GFI usually located in a bathroom, garage or kitchen.
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