10
Troubleshooting
Problem
Probable Cause
All of the lights fail to work
y
Check that the transformer power is on.
y
Check if there is a loose connection at the transformer screw
terminal with the cable.
y
Check that the power switch is not in an OFF setting.
Only some lights work
y
Check the connector to make sure the wire barbs have pierced the
landscape cable.
y
Halogen or incandescent bulbs (if applicable) can be burned out. Use
caution as the bulb can be hot.
The lights are on during the day
y
The photocell is mounted in a dark area which causes the lights to
turn on unnecessarily.
The lights do not switch on at dusk
y
The photocell is mounted in an area that has too much constant light
at night ,preventing the system from turning on.
Cable selection chart
12 VOLT TAP
Cable Length
Total Fixture Wattage
0-50 feet
51-100 feet
101-150 feet
0-60 Watts
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
61-120 Watts
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
121-180 Watts
14 AWG
12 AWG
Not recommended
181-240 Watts
14 AWG
12 AWG
Not recommended
240-300 Watts
12 AWG
Not Recommended
Not recommended
600W =(2x300) Watts
12 AWG
Not Recommended
Not recommended
900W =(3x300) Watts
12 AWG
Not Recommended
Not recommended
15 VOLT TAP
Cable Length
Total Fixture Wattage
0-50 feet
51-100 feet
101-150 feet
0-60 Watts
16 AWG
﹡
16 AWG
16 AWG
61-120 Watts
16 AWG
﹡
16 AWG
12 AWG
121-180 Watts
14 AWG
﹡
14 AWG
12 AWG
181-240 Watts
14 AWG
﹡
14 AWG
12 AWG
240-300 Watts
12 AWG
﹡
12 AWG
Not recommended
600W =(2x300) Watts
12 AWG
﹡
12 AWG
Not recommended
900W =(3x300) Watts
12 AWG
﹡
12 AWG
Not recommended
﹡
Not recommended for Halogen Landscape.
NOTE:
This data is provided as a general
guideline. Actual performance will depend
on the installation layout, the fixtures, and
the condition of the cable.
