The outlets go through a transformer to run on 120, but the lights/switches are still 24 volt. Do I need to rewire?
2007-08-15 14:15:19 · 11 answers · asked by Chrissymoe 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i call bs
2007-08-15 15:24:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Heh heh. Stumped the young guys didn't you? What you have was kind of popular in the 50's. I don't know why. The only problems I've seen with those systems are with the relay contacts getting carboned up from the normal arcing when they make and break. I've had customers complain about buzzing, flickering, and the lights failing to come on at all. All were related to the contact blocks. Replacements are available, and I've even cleaned some when the customer didn't want to buy new ones. There is no real problem with them. So you don't "need" to rewire, but if they give you trouble you might want to someday. I have also rewired some of those systems to conventional 120 volt switch circuits.
2007-08-16 14:00:07 · answer #2 · answered by John himself 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
24 Volt Wiring
2016-10-17 21:04:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there are some misconceptions here. What are the chances you are looking at a 24 volt control circuit which controls lighting circuits? This might have been done to provide for remote control of lighting, or multipoint control.
If so, it would be the 24 volt circuit that is derived from a transformer, and the lights would be switched by a relay or its equivalent.
2007-08-15 15:40:00 · answer #4 · answered by Ed 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
i am hoping that you just misunderstood the person who told you that. it is not really possible to provide lights, power to the dishwasher, or most any appliances in the home without it being at least 110-120 volts. in a air conditioning system though, we use a transformer to drop the control voltage to a 24 volt "switching relay/ controls" , but the units still use the full potential of 120-240 volts, i think someone is trying to throw you a curve ball and /or you just don't understand what was said. the home is supplied with at least 220 volts then it is "split" to 110 volts, but it will supply 220 volts to the water heater, stove, dryer, and any other appliances you have that require this amount of voltage. no, you need not to rewire the home, just understand it better.
2007-08-15 14:57:18 · answer #5 · answered by barrbou214 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
24 volt is generally for DC wiring. If you don't mind using 50 or 60 watt bulbs it will work fine. If you want to go with higher wattage, you may run into problems based on impedence of the filament in the lightbulb. If you have 24V DC to outlets, that can be an issue. Most modern appliances use 120V AC induction motors, which don't work well at all with DC, meaning you'll burn up AC appliances. The best is to get all new appiances, or re-wire the house, unless it's only lighting, then just use lower wattage bulbs, and you'll be fine.
2007-08-15 14:21:05 · answer #6 · answered by Max J 5 · 0⤊ 6⤋
This is so totally bizarre as to defy belief.
Unless of course, this is some sort of glorified doll house we are talking about. 24 volt is used for such things as the small outdoor sidewalk lights and such, not regular house current.
2007-08-15 14:19:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
The 24vac from a step down transformer (120vac input) is generally used for doorbells, intercoms and sprinkler control systems. It is ok if your home has any of the above items. This is not DC voltage, it is AC voltage.
2007-08-15 14:28:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
ed is the only one of you who has a clue. in the late 60s it was fashionable to use 24VAC control circuits to control relays for lighting.
2007-08-15 16:56:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is great if you run off a series of solar panels and batteries.
2007-08-15 14:20:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Do you live in a trailer?
In any case.... that cant be good.... call an electrician.
2007-08-15 14:20:57 · answer #11 · answered by Mike 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋