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12 or 13 volt?

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  1. smithfamily50

    smithfamily50 New Member

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    I have a non-Voltlighting 100 watt transformer I would like to use for 6 fixtures. Output options are 12v and 13v. Recommendations for which one to use?
     
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    Mesodude2 Well-Known Member

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    Someone here will correct me if I’m wrong but unless you’re planning super long wire runs (e.g 100 ft plus) or otherwise overtaxing the transformer, it shouldn’t matter. IOW, if you’re connecting a half dozen path lights to illuminate a hypothetical 50 ft driveway, it shouldn’t make a difference which voltage tap you use.
     
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    Thank you. That was my unprofessional opinion as well. Appreciate the confirmation.
     
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