We are having a problem with our Malibu landscape lights (1301-9300-80) and not sure what to do. They used to come on with the timer but lately they don't. I have to manually reset the gcfi sometimes pressing 5 or more times before the transformer will stay on (you can hear the hum). Sometimes when pressing the reset on the gcfi, it will hum for a second and then turn off so I keep pressing until it stays on. Last night, I manually turned on the lights and they stayed on for about 5 mins and then went off. Any ideas on what to do? This has been happening for only the last month or so. The timer works fine but the gcfi just trips. Do I need to replace the transformer box or is it a power issue and more power is needed? Or maybe need to replace the gcfi? I'm not a professional electrian but decent w/ home improvements...just not sure how to trouble shoot this and can't find anything similiar solution online. Thanks for your help!
Use an extension cord to plug the transformer into a different "test" GFCI receptacle, if it holds on the test GFCI you know that the GFCI for the transformer needs replaced. If it doesn't hold, then the transformer is on the way out and should be replaced. Sometimes motors and transformers will "leak" current and still work, but not trip a regular circuit breaker. A GFCI that is doing it's job will catch it though. Don't force a GFCI like that...you can wear it out prematurely.
Open following link for Malibu troubleshoot resources
http://waterheatertimer.org/Malibu-power-pack-stopped-working.html
Open following link for installing and testing GFCI outlets:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-GFCI.html
If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7
SOURCE: I have a Hampton Bay 300W power supply for outdoor landscape.
"The wire with a light" is a not light bulb. That is your photocell. At dark will turn your system on if you select thta feature.
I have tha same power supply. In my case "check circuit" light is on. I need a manual so I can troubleshoot. Any Ideas?
SOURCE: I need to stand 2 poles up on either side of my
A 10 foot stick of 1 1/4" or so of electrical EMT conduit would probably work:
http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical-Electrical-Boxes-Conduit-Fittings-Conduit/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xg4Zbohl/R-202068042/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
The conduit is easily driven into the ground using water. Just pour some water on the ground and start working the conduit up and down in the same spot, add more water as needed until the conduit is in the ground 2 or 3 feet.
Purchase one 1 1/4" EMT connector to fit on the top end of the conduit. That connector can be screwed into a 1 1/4" galvanized floor flange from the plumbing dept.
http://www.homedepot.com/Plumbing-Pipes-Fittings-Valves-Galvanized-Pipe-Fittings-Fittings/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xg4Zbuue/R-100183709/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Drill the (1/4"dia. or so) 16 holes around the perimeter of the flange for each strand. Maleable iron is easy to drill.
The conduit should be fairly secure by itself but you could use small diameter steel guy wire (14 ga. or so) and some tent stakes for added support. 4 should be enough.
SOURCE: I just bought a Stanley Outdoor Power Center. I
Make sure that you do not have a light shining in close proximity to the photo cell. I had the same problem, adjusted the position and problem was solved.
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Thanks Bob, this solved the problem and my apologies for not responding sooner. It was just a simple troubleshooting and turned out to be a bad gfci! Thanks again!
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