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Can a low voltage garden light timer be repaired?

03/15/2008 9:03 AM

I have several 88 W, 12 V transformers/timer from Malibu that stops working. They are used for operating garden lights. The clock/timer either doesn't rotate or cannot pass the on/off switch. Can these units be repaired? They cost around $ 35/unit, is it worth to repair it?

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Re: Can a low voltage garden light timer be repaired?

03/15/2008 9:31 AM

Be sure to use a surge protector to plug the new on into.

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Re: Can a low voltage garden light timer be repaired?

03/15/2008 10:05 AM

#1 Is the item under Warranty? Malibu is very good about that. Most of those items

are warranted for 5 years. We have a big problem with their timers on our sidewalk

lights in our townhome association and since have the knowledge for enforcement

of warranties they Malibu have been a pleasure to work with. I take it thatn you

have Malibu's main address. John

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Re: Can a low voltage garden light timer be repaired?

03/15/2008 2:59 PM

I have responded in detail on this item. Did you receive it?

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Re: Can a low voltage garden light timer be repaired?

03/15/2008 10:58 PM

Get yourself some stock 12v transformers and either an Intermatic timer (the good ones) or a a couple of cheap plug-in timers (I saw some in my local 99 cent store the other day). Hell, just bypass the timers on the Malibu units and plug'em straight to the timer. BTW, check to confirm the absence of photocells. I've spent too much time and trouble redoing evil stuff (e.g. photocells control current to timer) to make that mistake
again.

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Re: Can a low voltage garden light timer be repaired?

03/16/2008 3:26 AM

Hello slong

Unless your faulty Malibu transformer/timers are under Warranty, throw them into the recycle/scrap bin.

The cost of repairs would be far in excess of cheaper replacements.

  1. Use a surge diverter - very important
  2. Use stock transformers (cheap)
  3. Use standard timers (also cheap)

Please note I'm not a cheapskate, just an efficient user of the money supply.

Enjoy your replacement set-up, which should operate your garden lights for many years, without any troubles.

Kind Regards....

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