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Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
The light will not illuminate.
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Troubleshooting
The wire connector is not making correct
contact with the landscape cable.
Landscape cable is not connected to the
power pack.
No power to the transformer.
Make sure brass contact pins pierce the plastic
wire insulation and are touching the copper
wires inside.
Check the connection between the primary wire
and the transformer.
Check the power to the transformer.
Power pack is overloaded.
Photoeye cable is loose.
Make sure the photocell cable is connected
correctly
The light does not turn off in
“Dusk to Dawn” mode (AUTO)
during the day time.
Photo sensor is covered.
Make sure the photocell is receiving direct
sunlight and is not dirty or covered.
Cable Selection
Total Fixture Wattage
0-60 Watts
61-120 Watts
121-180 Watts
181-240 Watts
241-300 Watts
600W Transformer = (2X300) Watts
900W Transformer = (3X300) Watts
51-100 feet
Cable Length
101-150 feet
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
NOT RECOMMENDED
14 AWG
12 AWG
NOT RECOMMENDED
12 AWG
NOT RECOMMENDED
NOT RECOMMENDED
12 AWG
NOT RECOMMENDED NOT RECOMMENDED
12 AWG
NOT RECOMMENDED NOT RECOMMENDED
0-50 feet
12 VOLT TAP
Total Fixture Wattage
0-60 Watts
61-120 Watts
121-180 Watts
181-240 Watts
241-300 Watts
600W Transformer = (2X300) Watts
900W Transformer = (3X300) Watts
51-100 feet
Cable Length
101-150 feet
16 AWG*
16 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG*
16 AWG
12 AWG
14 AWG*
14 AWG
12 AWG
14 AWG*
14 AWG
12 AWG
12 AWG*
12 AWG
NOT RECOMMENDED
12 AWG*
12 AWG
NOT RECOMMENDED
12 AWG*
12 AWG
NOT RECOMMENDED
0-50 feet
15 VOLT TAP
Additional landscape lighting cable can be purchased at your local Home Depot store.
This data is provided as a general guideline. Actual performance will depend on the
* NOT RECOMMENDED FOR HALOGEN LANDSCAPE LIGHTS
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