I want to make these lights run on AC. I could have simply used an off-the-shelf AC-DC converter, but my house (new construction) contractor already ran residential AC wires from the house panel, to on/off switches, and to the outside of the house. The house is almost finished and the inside and outside walls are closed in and finished so I can't make a new run of wires. So, I either figure out how to convert AC to DC with a very small device that can go behind the lights (maybe in the wall from the outside), or figure out how to modify the lights themselves to run on AC.

Could it be as simple as finding the right AC bulb to fit this housing? Or modify the internal parts of the housing somehow to accept a bulb that will run on AC?

Thanks for any ideas.

Randy

Interesting thoughts. I'm almost inclined to figure out how to tackle changing out the sockets to hold an appropriate bulb, or, push the cables back into the gargage and surface mount converters there. Then, bring the wires back to the same location. I do so love the lights. The photo below shows the intended locations of the lights.

Randy,
The bulb looks like a standard 12V automotive dome light. I would get a small 12V doorbell transformer (as long as it provided enough current for the three bulbs) and fit it into the outdoor electrical box if there is room (another option is to replace it with a deeper or larger "remodel" box if you need more room). Put an outdoor cover on the box. You may need to drill a hold and seal it around your low voltage supply line exiting the box depending on how you run the line to your light fixtures. You can run low voltage wiring to your three fixtures; wire them in parallel. Because it is a low voltage system, the "light fixtures" do not need their own boxes but you can mount them directly on the wall and the wire can be run on or in the wall (but use a cable that has a UV resistant jacket if the wire is outside).

Check your voltage under load to see what your transformer is providing in a loaded circuit. You can buy some bulbs at the local auto supply store for testing or replacements.

Please post a picture here when you have it all done.

Thanks,
Dale

Don't know if this helps any, on one end of the bulb it says:
OSRAM 12V 10W *-n4R-

Then you'll need at least a 30VA transformer assuming you've got three lights.