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Questions on install of two smart lighting transformers

I have two existing lighting circuits that are run to the same point in my garage.I would use two smart lighting transformers to replace the existing transfomer. I have a couple of questions:My idea is to plug both into a single surge protector. 1) There is a note in the user manual about not using an extension cord. Does this count with a surge protector?2) Is there any other issue with using a surge protector?There is also a note in the installation guide about not connecting two or more supplies in parallel. Electrically, this says to me that I should not use two transformers in parallel on the **same circuit**. Since they are on different circuits, they are not in parallel. And having them both plugged into the same outlet/surge protector has no bearing on the note about parallel installation. 3) Is the above a correct interpretation of the parallel power supplies note?Thanks!

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01-09-2020 18:15:52

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    Hi @hb42. Great questions about the Ring Transformer. The Ring Transformer has a built in breaker, so there is no need to plug it in to a surge protector. I would recommend to plug the Ring Transformer directly into an outlet.

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    02-09-2020 17:39:01

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