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Transformer LED Indicators - Older Costco Model

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    dmcknight123 New Member

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    I have an older Volt kit purchased through Costco with a 150 watt (I think...maybe 100) black plastic-cased transformer. It's worked well for several years. A couple weeks ago we had a nursery come out and revamp some landscape and they inadvertently buried it. Maybe it had already fallen over, I don't know. Anyway...a couple good watering sessions later and our landscape lights quit working.

    I don't find anywhere on the Volt site where I can view discontinued products and the Costco order is so old it doesn't come up in my Orders so I'm unable to provide a model number (at least until tomorrow when it's light and the weather is better). But here's what it's doing - the green LED burns constantly so I know it's getting power. There is one other button that when pushed cycles between 2 hr, 4 hr, etc and I believe just a constant ON which is what I want. But that LED is red. Is that normal? Is there a fuse somewhere to look for?

    Thanks in advance for any info!
     
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    Mesodude2 Well-Known Member

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    Just guessing here but I suspect you have the transformer from Costco shown here. If so, the red light is apparently normal. In some transformers, a red light usually indicates a short circuit or some other type of fault. Being virtually submerged may have damaged it but I think your best bet it to contact VOLT customer service and ask them for troubleshooting instructions. There may be a way to power cycle it, to reset it. I’m not aware of any user serviceable parts (like a fuse) but if I were you, I would unplug it immediately and allow it to dry out completely before attempting to use it again. HTH
     

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    dmcknight123 New Member

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    Yes, that's it exactly. Contacting them was my next step. Thanks!
     
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