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low-voltage transformer

In French: transformateur basse tension

Definition

A device plugged into 120 V that supplies about 12 V to landscape fixtures. Multi-tap models (for example 12, 13, 14 and 15 V) make up for voltage drop on long runs. It is sized above the total fixture load, following the maximum load its maker states; a photocell or timer switches it on and off.

Also called

  • 12 V transformer
  • multi-tap transformer

Other names in French

  • transformateur 12 V
  • transformateur à prises multiples

Sources

  1. VOLT describes installing multi-tap landscape transformers of 300 to 1,200 W.

    How to Install a Low Voltage Transformer · VOLT Lighting