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Posted By: DUBLIN Puk Lights - 09/23/01 04:38 PM
When installing lo/vo lighting in a residential dwelling controlled by a wall switch/dimmer, where does your local inspector allow the electronic transformer to be installed? In a junction box, outside the junction box, loose? Where talking about line voltage and lo-voltage together (input 120V 50-60Hz 0.5A, output 12V 20KHz, loads 50W-150W). Most inspector here at least agree that no installation complies 100%.
Any thoughts?
Posted By: Redsy Re: Puk Lights - 09/23/01 06:59 PM
Does anyone make a transformer that mounts on the 6-32 screws with line connections on backside? This way the 120 volt connections could be contained in the box.
Posted By: DUBLIN Re: Puk Lights - 09/23/01 09:29 PM
Yes most magnetic types are configured like you mentioned (either held by screws or treaded for a lock-nut),but i'm referring to the electronic type, haven't seen one of that design yet.

[This message has been edited by DUBLIN (edited 09-23-2001).]
Posted By: Anonymous Re: Puk Lights - 09/24/01 11:31 PM
Loose is not a good choice. And it cannot be outside the box with 120 V conductors exposed.

There is surely a way to strap it to something or you can drill and tap its mounting bracket for screws.
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