Paul wrote:
To be honest this might be a waste of time. First the the cost savings of
the conversions to replace your current setup would run about $15
dollars. Now the transformer is still pulling 121 watts constant power.
You are not saving anything and the light output would be minimal at
best. Another option is go stright solar lights and add a longer lasting
batteries. I changed mine out and got an extra 1 1/2 hour out of
them...Paul

Hi Paul...

As an old retired electrical guy I agree with you 100% that to
do a conversion would be an incredibly bad idea for several
reasons... the OP would be further ahead and safer simply
replacing the set with a LED one.

However, a gently correction, if I may? An electrical transformer
is one of the most efficient things on earth... power consumed
at the load is virtually all of the energy used, so there sure would
be savings

An example that you might consider is the doorbell transformer
in your basement, most likely mounted at the service entrance.
It's energized 24/7/365 (only the output is switched by the doorbell)
and consumes virtually no energy while idle.

Now while I'm here (the reason I joined the group), does anyone
know where (in Canada) I can get ahold of the soil testing kits
like we used to be able to? I'm thinking mostly of ph, but would
like one unlike Walmarts where they can be used multiple times...
add soil, a drop of liquid, and compare colours.

Thanks in advance, and take care.

Ken