220v to 12v AC wiring

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I needed a replacement transformer for my pool light. Purchased one off takealot but it came with no documentation.
Just wanting to know which side is the 220v input - the blue/brown/green or the red

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Educated guess here, but I think the 220v input is the blue, green and brown as they match with the colours of 220v sockets. The two reds are then positive and negative to the 12v light.
 
_kabal_ said:
I needed a replacement transformer for my pool light. Purchased one off takealot but it came with no documentation.
Just wanting to know which side is the 220v input - the blue/brown/green or the red

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Honestly if you don't know then you should rather let someone install it for you.
From the looks of it, 220v inputs: blue = neutral, brown = live, green/yellow = earth and red wires are 12v out -> check +/- polarity.
 
Mista_Mobsta said:
Honestly if you don't know then you should rather let someone install it for you.
From the looks of it, 220v inputs: blue = neutral, brown = live, green/yellow = earth and red wires are 12v out -> check +/- polarity.
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Thanks for the 2nd part.

1st part is a standard expected reply around these parts :ROFL:
Not sure about something, you must be incompetent and need someone else to do it......
 
_kabal_ said:
Thanks for the 2nd part.

1st part is a standard expected reply around these parts :ROFL:
Not sure about something, you must be incompetent and need someone else to do it......
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Yip.... fck me...
 
Mista_Mobsta said:
Honestly if you don't know then you should rather let someone install it for you.
From the looks of it, 220v inputs: blue = neutral, brown = live, green/yellow = earth and red wires are 12v out -> check +/- polarity.
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Wife not having an orgasm ? Get someone else to do it for you.
 
Blue/Brown are 220V
Red is 12V
Is green/yellow connected to the core?

But to make 100% sure use a multimeter on ohms setting. Check resistance between blue/brown, and then between reds. Secondary side (12V) Should have a lower resistance.

If you measure anything between red/brown or red/blue then the wiring is completely stuffed.
 
gregmcc said:
Blue/Brown are 220V
Red is 12V
Is green/yellow connected to the core?

But to make 100% sure use a multimeter on ohms setting. Check resistance between blue/brown, and then between reds. Secondary side (12V) Should have a lower resistance.

If you measure anything between red/brown or red/blue then the wiring is completely stuffed.
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the earth is connected to the core yes.

thanks for the multimeter tip. the red's show lower than the blue/green :thumbsup:
 
_kabal_ said:
Thanks for the 2nd part.

1st part is a standard expected reply around these parts :ROFL:
Not sure about something, you must be incompetent and need someone else to do it......
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Haha didn't mean to sound like an old fart but didn't imply you are incompetent - best way to learn is by doing and I have had my fair share of "learning mistakes" in the past!

Also seconded the LED route - much nicer in the pool! Also now would be the time to add any potential home automation modules in there whilst its open.
 
My pool light has been stuffed for years. Cannot however find a competent person in Bloemfontein to install it. Strangely all want to be paid in FULL before starting the job.

To the OP, how much was that transformer??
 
This transformer will take the 220 volts alternating current to 12 volts alternating current.
You still need a bridge rectifier comprising of 4 diodes to convert the alternating current to a safe direct current.

DC won't shock you in the water, but I reckon AC will fizz up your pubes nicely.
 
Mista_Mobsta said:
Haha didn't mean to sound like an old fart but didn't imply you are incompetent - best way to learn is by doing and I have had my fair share of "learning mistakes" in the past!

Also seconded the LED route - much nicer in the pool! Also now would be the time to add any potential home automation modules in there whilst its open.
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Adding a sonoff basic smart switch for the light.

I already replaced my old rotary timer with a sonoff basic connected to the pump. works great, and never have to worry about it going out of sync when there is loadshedding, etc
 
Pineapple Smurf said:
This transformer will take the 220 volts alternating current to 12 volts alternating current.
You still need a bridge rectifier comprising of 4 diodes to convert the alternating current to a safe direct current.

DC won't shock you in the water, but I reckon AC will fizz up your pubes nicely.
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But the LED is 12V AC?

It has a cup/seal on the back to keep water out from the connection
 
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