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Installation of Exterior Lighting System
External lighting systems have certain common characteristics in all operating. Typically, these systems have a transformer which converts 120 volts to 12. This feature provides safety and simplicity, both at the time of installation and operation, making this a simple task of electricity.
This type of system allows, for the low voltage that counts, other lights can be installed without the need to turn it off. This is good especially when it should be done at night. In turn, the transformer of which we spoke has a stopwatch with which to monitor hours on and off of lights, depending on their pretensions. This control is usually given with a margin of 4-8 hours, on and off. However, some systems also handle a sensor, which turns on and off as natural light and the lack of it.
The installation of these systems is easy, with account for the instructions that come with each box and will do, without having to call an electrician. We will review it anyway. First, place the bulbs in the lamps thereof, and then the plastic covers.
Going forward, it should be placed at the location of the lights has to replace the power cable of low voltage. In some cases the power system is screwed to the cable, while in others the lights are placed directly to the cable.
Finally, with the lamp attached, pressed, carefully, because the protective plastic can break.