The Buckboost Transformers from Vista Manufacturing are insulating transformers for various commercial applications. They are particularly useful as an autotransformer. We’re a lighting manufacturer and distributor — located in Elkhart. Hi All, I'm in the market for some new low voltage (12VAC) landscape lighting transformers. I currently have two Solos 200W models (built-in photosensor and countdown timer) but I'm not liking them (LED displayed burned out within first season). I have many options for control since these are located near my pool panel. I could use stand-alone types with photosensors and count down timers like the ones I currently have. Released - todd phillips. They just plug into my 120V GFCI utility outlet mounted on the pool panel. Another option is that I have some open relays in the pool automation and I could use the EasyTouch relays to turn on and off the lighting. In that case all I would need is the transformer without any photosensor. The downside is losing the automatic photosensor and having to adjust time on/off four times per year as the daylight hours shift. Of course, if they had a photosensor then that could still function with the automation panel controlling the time on/off. So I'm looking for some feedback on what people have used reliably. I'd like to get as much longevity out of these transformers as possible. Also, if anyone has any particular feelings on stand-alone versus pool panel automation, I'm all ears. Thanks, Matt. Wasn't sure if you had a pair of 300 watt transformers. FYI: $455 for the Vista Pro 300 with Photo Cell CTS 300 RP. As is the case with the Vista transformers, the timer is a plug in vs integrated into the transformer which is nice as it avoids dumping he transformer becuz of the timer going bad. Mine came with a mechanical timer.switched it out for an inexpensive digital timer. The photo cell is also a replaceable plug in module with countdown timer. Still not happy with LED cost of replacement nor some of the LED designs vs halogen, though it has been a while since I looked into advances in LED lighting. I did a cost comparison energy wise between LED and halogn. With the small amount of time I have them running, not a significant savings with the LED. I actually prefer the Halogen bulbs becuz of the heat.evaporates the landscape water that falls onto some of my up lighting spots. - - - Updated - - - I sometimes wonder if pool owners realize just how much of a visual impact is made with even just a few low voltage spots placed around the yard.even lighting up a plain wall with a splash of light really can create some real visual snap to one's backyard when the sun goes down. I have landscape lighting around my pool to illuminate the boundary of the pool, throw some light on the waterfall and light up a few trees (orange and Flowering Plum). I also have lighting in the rest of the back yard around the BBQ area and the second waterfall (yes, over my objection, the wife wanted a second, separate rock waterfall near the fire-pit which is a royal PITA to keep clean and running but that's for another thread). I absolutely need lighting or else my back and side yards just look like black holes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk,16k gal SWG pool (All Pentair), QuadDE100 Filter, Taylor K-2006.
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