Help with low voltage landscape lighting please!!?

Question

I was given two Moonray transformers LV 1064, both 60 W transformers. On the back of one of them is states 6 - 10 W bulbs and on the back of the other it states 6 - 7 W bulbs.

First question, why different wattages of bulbs for each transformer when they are both LV1064 and 120 V 60 W transformers. stated for each transformer.

Second question, it's my understanding that like regular light fixutres, low voltage fixtures also have maximum wattage requirements. I have a total of 10 fixtures, how can I determine what wattage requirements these fixtures have?

I always assumed that as long as you don't exceed the maxium wattage of the transormer, you could use any combination of wattages.

A little off topic, but does anyone know what gauge wire come with moonray lighting kits as I would like to use the left over wire with my malibu lights that are 16 gauge.

Far too many questions, I know, but thanks to any and all for your help.

Answer 1

I'm not familiar with Moonray.  I have used Malibu.

The difference may be when they were made.  You might want to contact the company to see what the differences are.

You are correct - as long as your total wattage does not exceed the transformer's maximum you should be O.K. (don't worry about line loss in the wire).

You shouldn't have any problem using the 16 gage wire on this system.