I want to install low voltage lighting outside for my walkway however it says the transformer must be hooked up outside to a gfi plug.I dont have any plugs outside but I do have one in my garage right by the door.Can I just install the transformer outside and run the plug( if it has a plug) to the inside plug?
2007-03-29 14:19:57 · 4 answers · asked by Michael G 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
GFI is really just a separate circuit breaker from the house. Basically it for safety. Like in a bathroom, it give a more sensitive response to problems. You can connect to your Garage, but, what I would do is install a GFI in place of the regular plug. It really not matter, but, meet most city codes. All the light transformer is doing, is converting 120 AC house current into 12 volts DC or whatever the lights use. But, most people figure to be on the safe side it best to have a separate breaker on that one circuit, this way it help insure when you walk on the lawn............it not fry your balls. If, you think like I do, you want to keep those. That the family jewels that you want to hand down to your son. :-p
2007-03-29 14:35:42 · answer #1 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way is to replace outlet in garage with gfi outlet and mount the transformer in the garage and run the wires from there...
2007-03-29 19:40:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
on most newer houses the garage is protected by gfi.. look around and see if not do as other said and install one and cord into that
2007-03-29 14:57:21 · answer #3 · answered by hometech02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would mount the transformer in the garage and bring the low voltage wiring in through the exterior wall
2007-03-29 15:40:40 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋