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Z-wave low voltage transformer

Z-wave low voltage lights


Multimeter
Test for breaks in wire/ Test for voltage
Most appliance require 80% rated voltage to function correctly
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Analog multimeter
Multimeters at Amazon
Klein multimeter
Electric testers at Amazon
Clampmeter for testing amp flow on line
Resource:
How to test and replace element
How to test thermocouple
Element tests for 120 volts
How to test wire
Safety when testing wires:
Never touch wet or previously flooded appliance.
Never stand on wet surface when working on electric.
Never stand on bare soil, put down dry boards.
Tape tester leads to wood sticks to keep hands away from power.
Use non-contact voltage tester before touching wires.
Never touch or lean into any made of metal.
Remove metal objects from pockets.
Do not use oxygen or fuel accelerants in same room as electrical repairs

Resource:
Basic house wiring

Non-contact voltage tester
Test for power without touching connectors
NEVER assume power is OFF

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Non-contact voltage tester Amazon
Electric testers at Amazon
Resource:
How to test electric power is off
GFCI receptacle120 volt 15 amp devices including GFCI, timers, switches, plugs, wifi controls etc can be installed on 15 or 20 amp breaker.

120 volt GFCI, outlet, receptacle that is rated 20 amp can be installed on 20 amp breaker only, but NOT on 15 amp breaker.  
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15 amp GFCI
20 amp GFCI
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Basic electric book
Home plumbing/ electrical codes
Basic electric book
Or learn about basic household electricity... use and search my site/
Resource
Safe electric wiring
Basic house wiring

Use outlet tester to check for correct wiring on any 120 volt straight-blade outlet.
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Klein testers
Outlet tester
Circuit breaker finder
Electric usage monitor
wire connector assortment

Twist-on wire connector assortments

Do not reuse old connectors
Twist wire connector very tight. Pull wires to ensure they will not come loose. Cover all bare copper.
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Connector assortment at Amazon
Connector assortment at Amazon
Resource
How to select and install twist-on wire connectors
Southwire armored cable cutter
Electrical tools must be insulated.
Always best to disconnect power, but insulation failure, lack of proper grounding, grounded neutral, lack of GFCI, out-of-code wiring, generator operating without transfer switch, and other problems still pose a risk to anyone working on electric power ... even when breaker is off.

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Electrician tools kits
Klein tools
Tools kits
Connect wire to screw terminal
Use only 600 volt solid copper wire.
Do not use stranded wire or extension cord.
Do not use solder anywhere on residential 120-240 volt wiring.
Attach electric installation to structure. Tighten screws very tight against wire.

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NEC books
Dewalt plumbing/ electrical codes
Basic electric book
National electric code guide/ illustrated

Resources:
How to twist wire
How to select and install twist-on wire connectors
Lever switchWeatherproof lever switch on outdoor lights
Safely operate outdoor toggle switch
Replaces outdoor cover
Install over top of ordinary switch
Works with single-pole, double-pole, 3PST, 3-way, 4-way switches etc
Use weatherproof box for outdoor
Can be used indoor or outdoor

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Best choice: Cantex lever switch
Outdoor lever switches at Amazon
Lever switches

Resource
Cantex-toggle-switch-covers.pdf
Cantex-PVC-junction-boxes.pdf
Treminals

Terminals

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Terminal kit
Blue for 16-14 wire
Yellow for 12-10 wire

Resource:
How to install terminal
Push on wire connectors

Push-on wire connectors in place of twist-on connectors

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Push on wire connectors Amazon
Red 3P connector for 10-14 gauge wire
Lever connectors for stranded wire at Amazon
remove cable staple
Use nipper instead of pliers or screwdriver for removing staples (and nails). Do not damage cable or wires inside cable.

Code
-Cable SHALL BE secured without damage to the outer covering. NEC sec. 336-15
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End cutting nippers at Amazon

 
linesman pliers

When removing insulation from wire, do NOT score or put cuts on surface of copper wire. Doing so increases resistances on wire and creates weak point.
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Wire strippers at Amazon
Linesman pliers
Pro linesman plier
Needle nose pliers
End cutting nippers at Amazon

Weather resistant plastic box for outdoor extension cord connections, Christmas lights, outdoor power strip etc . Not for connecting wires with wire nutsŪ, or in-wall wiring, but can be used indoors to organize extension cords, power strips etc.
Weather resistant is not weatherproof or watertight. Use enclosures rated IP65 and IP67 for waterproof.
Extension cords cannot be used for permanent wiring.
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Large-medium-small electric cord box
Socketbox
Raintight enclosures
Water-tight cord lock
Resource: Enclosures and boxes
LED lights12-24 volt DC
Mount LED driver into plastic or metal enclosure

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Waterproof LED driver

G4 LED bulbs
G4 ceramic socket
Waterproof LED driver

Bud industries hinged box 6x8x4
Metal outdoor Enclosure/ with 1/2-3/4" knockouts
Polycarbonate enclosures drill for knockouts
Thomas and Betts 6x6x4 plastic with cover at Amazon
Bud industries 11x7x5 box no knockouts
Tapered drill bit 1/4"-1-3/8 holes
tapered drill bit
Intermatic transformer Choose low voltage transformer
Intermatic PX series transformer/ Nema 4x harsh environment waterproof enclosure
120Volt Input
Choose 12-13-14 Volt output
Box must be bonded to earth ground/ check local code
No replaceable parts
50-100-300 watt models
600 watt model contains 2 300 watt transformers

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Stainless box/ choose 50-100-300-600 watt
Steel box with beige paint/ choose 50-100-300-600 watt

Resources:
PX 100-300 transformer manual / wire lengths / pdf
PX 600 transformer manual/ wire lengths / pdf
PX series with control panel/ sell sheet/ pdf
z-wave transformer
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Connect 12 gauge low voltage wire to Intermatic and Kichler transformers


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Zwave outdoor Module
Stainless transformer/ choose 50-100-300-600 watt
Transformer with beige paint/ choose 50-100-300-600 watt

zwave transformerHow to wire Intermatic transformer

Output selection depends on total watts of lights, size and length of wire going to lights, and household voltage output.
If household voltage is low (80-90% rated value), use 15V output.
If total watts of lights is less than half transformer rating, use 12V

For brighter lights use 15V.
For longer wire going to lights, use 15V
Total watts of lights should not be less than 1/3 transformer rating. Nor exceed transformer rating. Best if lights and transformer wattage match.
Resources:
PX600 wiring diagram with 2 transformers
PX300 wiring illustration with 1 transformer
Intermatic control center with transformer Intermatic control center with transformer/ resources + manuals
More control centers and parts

Intermatic PX series parts

PX100- PX300 parts sheet
PX600 parts sheet
119T267 100 watt replacement transformer 12 and 13 volt 119T340 300 watt replacement transformer 12-13-14 volt 119PX608 transformer 12-130-14 volt 121AL415 overheat circuit protector

Contactors/ relays
Type 1 and type 2 surge protection surge protection
Programmable timers

Woods timers
surge protection
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Electronic parts

Industrial supplies

Tools and home improvement

Home and garden

Hayward pool
Pentair pool

Southwire electric
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Tools

DEWALT
Black and Decker
Stanley
SKIL
Makita
Porter-Cable
Bosch

Irwin Hand tools
Klein hand tools
Fluke electrical testing
Dremel hobby tools

Campbell Hausfeld air powered
Tekton automotive

Powerbuilt automotive
Saws and saw blades
box timers Resource:
Compare box timers
DPDT timers
Intermatic
Control water heater w/ Z-wave
Intermatic control centers Resource:
Intermatic control centers: and parts
Digital control centers and parts
Tork control centers and parts
Subpanels
All control centers and parts
Enclosures
programmable timer Resource:
Programmable timers
Countdown timers
Off delay timers
On delay timers
Timer modules
Din rail
Twin & one-shot
Woods
Intermatic
Tork
Low voltage power packs Recirculation systems
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