Low Voltage Transformer In Attic

Malibu low voltage landscape lighting spotlight outdoor transformer.

Low voltage transformer in attic.

This low voltage transformer from malibu is ideal for low voltage landscape lights. Testing the sl 200 12a showed it provided the voltages stated. This can be a great low voltage power supply for submersible rated lights like for your pond or waterfall although led and incandescent lights will work as well. If you just put it into the insulation that may be a problem.

Jim port jim port april 19 2017 3 25pm 6 i have never seen instructions included with the transformer. Their compact size doesn t distract from your landscaping and installation is quick and easy. Best low voltage transformer reviews 1. In the 15 volt selection it produced 14 90 volts.

The problem isn t the transformer per se it s finding the sucker 5 years later when you want to take it out. In fact almost all attic mounted ac heating equipment has a control transformer in it. Mount it up 2 3 off the attic floor and hard wire an outlet next to the location. In most instances there is an embossed stamp on these low voltage transformers that reads do not install in attics or not for use in an attic.

If the j box for the transformer is big enough you can put the outlet inside the j box. In the 12 volt selection it produced 12 48 volts. Transformers are permitted in attic spaces as long as there is no prohibition from the manufacturer as part of its listing.