[john91]

I have a simon xt alarm panel that has an eyesore huge transformer plug. I want to get rid of that thing somehow, but don't really know how to search for such a thing. I've tried doorbell chime transformers, but like I said I don't really know what will work or even how to search for the products.

Here's a list of the specs pulled from a replacement plug/transformer:

Replacement transformer for GE Interlogix Simon XT Security System
Class 2 Power Supply
Input: 120V~60Hz 36W
Output: 9.0V~ 3.34A

UL Listed

And it looks like this. It's roughly about 2x3x2.

Another option I could possible do is wire an outlet in the attic and plug it in up there, but I don't know if that is up to code. I'm in california

Thanks for the help

 

[mpoulton]

It will be somewhat difficult to find suitable replacements for a 9VAC 3.3A transformer. You might want to hide it in a wall behind an access panel instead.

 

[joed]

The simplest solution is to put a receptacle in place where you can't see the transformer. Any hard wired transformer you find will not be any smaller than the one you have now.

 

[john91]

I don't have any spot that would be out of view other than the attic. Does anyone know if this is allowed?

 

[md2lgyk]

I don't have any spot that would be out of view other than the attic. Does anyone know if this is allowed?

As long as the attic has a properly installed receptacle, I see no reason why you couldn't plug your transformer into it. But in all my years of owning houses, I've never had one with any attic receptacles.

 

[john91]

As long as the attic has a properly installed receptacle, I see no reason why you couldn't plug your transformer into it. But in all my years of owning houses, I've never had one with any attic receptacles.

Same here. All the attics I've been in didn't have receptacles. I've seen lights hooked up to a switch right by the entrance to the attic which is really handy. I did some more research on it too and it seems to be just fine as long as I secure it to a joist and have a junction box and I would assume a cover of some sort. The basics i guess.

I think that's what I'll do.


So now I have to get some in wall rated low voltage wire. Is there a special abbreviation or mark on the package that will tell me that it's rated for in-wall? I've never bought low voltage wire before

 

[Msradell]

As long as the attic has a properly installed receptacle, I see no reason why you couldn't plug your transformer into it. But in all my years of owning houses, I've never had one with any attic receptacles.

We actually have 2 receptacles in our attic. One is right next to the furnace/air handler that's up there and in the same box is a switch to be used as a disconnect for the furnace (it's gas-fired). The other is on a rafter right next to the hatch into the attic.

There is certainly nothing against code from putting a receptacle up there and it would probably be a lot more accessible than many other place you could put it.

 

[john91]

Nice! I'm gonna do it. Thanks

 

[Syberia]

I have one in my attic too, the furnace is plugged into it.

 

[Oso954]

The potential problem is the power cord/wire going from the transformer to the control panel. The rating on it may nay not allow it behind a wall or to pass thru the ceiling.

 

[gregzoll]

Usually the main panels are placed in a utility space location (Laundry or Basement).

After a while, you do not even notice the transformer.