Low-Voltage Lighting Troubleshooting

Turn on the system. If the entire system does not operate, check the 120 V outlet to see if there is power going to the outlet. Also, check to ensure the system is switched on and that the low voltage cable is properly connected to the power console.

Check to make sure each fixture is lit. If one fixture doesn't light, check the lamp to see if there is a broken filament and to make sure the lamp is properly fitted into its socket. Ensure the connectors to cable pins are piercing into the copper strand.

Turn on the fixture and check each light to see if they are lighting to their optimum potential. If the lights are dim, the lamps might not be properly connected in their sockets. Also, check to make sure the pins at the power cable have pierced into the copper strand. Finally, remove one or two fixtures from the system to see if the brightness of the rest of the system increases.

Check for any lamps that have burned out prematurely. If this has happened, there may be excessive voltage at the lamp. To fix it, drop the cable down to the next lower voltage tap.

Turn on the system and move one of the fixtures. If another lamp flickers as a result of moving a system component, there is too much tension on the socket leads. Check the socket leads to make sure there is some slack.