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  • May 23, 2019 at 8:44 pm in reply to: Can I use old sprinkler controller to power LED Malibu lights? #60597

    NikNak
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    Update:
    I spoke with a Malibu light factory guy who’s been in customer service for years. His info made sense.

    1. Your irrigation controller usually converts to 24V & most Malibu lights are 12V.
    2. He’s seen too many fires from improper connections & systems.
    3. The 24V output from the irrigation controller “could” cause an over amperage so a 5Amp fuse or breaker is recommended.

    My Summary:
    Being cheap is no reason to try & convert this…fires are expensive.

    April 24, 2019 at 10:42 pm in reply to: Can I use old sprinkler controller to power LED Malibu lights? #59932

    NikNak
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    I did talk to one irrigation supply company. The manager with a lot of gray hair(experienced), said that the Rainbird 6-station unit converts AC to 24V & will blow the Malibu LEDs that they sell since their LEDs are 12V…

    More research coming…

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