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MultimeterTest for breaks in wire/ Test for voltageMost appliance require 80% rated voltage to function correctly Buy Multimeters at Amazon Electric testers at Amazon Resource: How to test and replace element How to test thermocouple Element tests for 120 volts How to test wire |
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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 testerTest for power without touching connectorsNEVER assume power is OFF Buy: Non-contact voltage tester Amazon Electric testers at Amazon Resource: How to test electric power is off |
Twist-on wire connector assortmentsDo not reuse old connectorsBuy: Connector assortment at Amazon Connector assortment at Amazon Resource How to select and install twist-on wire connectors |
Weatherproof wire connectorConnector cavity is full of siliconeBuilt-in cover keeps silicone in place Protect from water, dust etc Buy from my affiliate links Weatherproof size 14 to 6 Amazon Weatherproof size 22 to 8 Amazon Resource How to select and install connectors |
Wrench to apply wire connectors Tighten connector Buy: Wire connector blaster Twist connector wrenches at Amazon Resources: How to twist wire How to select and install twist-on wire connectors |
Buy: Blue for 16-14 wire Yellow for 12-10 wire Resource: How to install terminals |
TerminalsBuy:Terminal kit Blue for 16-14 wire Yellow for 12-10 wire |
Push-on wire connectors in place of twist-on connectorsBuy:Push on wire connectors Amazon Red 3P connector for 10-14 gauge wire Lever connectors for stranded wire at Amazon |
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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. Buy tools: Wire strippers at Amazon Linesman pliers Utility knife at Amazon End cutting nippers at Amazon |
Use solid copper wire Fire inside timer caused by stranded wire Keep enclosure door closed at all times Buy: soldering guns Resource Timer caught fire |
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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 Buy Stainless box/ choose 50-100-300-600 watt Steel box with beige paint/ choose 50-100-300-600 watt Resources: PX 100-300 transfomer manual / wire lengths / pdf PX 600 transfomer manual/ wire lengths / pdf PX series with control panel/ sell sheet/ pdf |
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12 gauge low voltage wire to Intermatic and Kichler transformers Buy: Zwave outdoor Module Stainless transformer/ choose 50-100-300-600 watt Transformer with beige paint/ choose 50-100-300-600 watt |
How to wire Intermatic transformerOutput 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 | |
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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 |
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