Low Voltage Outdoor Light

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24 Feb
2011

Low Voltage Outdoor Light

Low Voltage Outdoor Light

Low Voltage Outdoor Lighting – How to Use Color and Placement for Best Effect

Bring Your Landscape to Life at Night

An important part of landscape design that is given short shrift by many people is the landscape lighting.  Granted, it can be hard to visualize the need for landscaping lights during the daylight hours when everything is naturally illuminated by the sun.   But in the evening when it gets dark, your landscaping will virtually disappear into the night unless you have some sort of outdoor lighting system installed.   

A few well placed lighting fixtures in your gardens and along your pathways can bring your landscaping to life in an extraordinary new way.  Shrubs, flowers, trees, and other landscape features that look plain or even mundane during the day can take on rich hues, colors and special effects with tasteful use of artificial outdoor lighting.  

One easy-to-install and cost-effective way to light up your landscape is with low voltage outdoor lighting.  If you are looking at using low voltage lights for your outdoor areas, this article presents a couple of things to consider before you start.

Use Different Colors

First, consider using some light colors other than white.   Let's make it clear that this is not a denigration of white light by any means.   White light is the most commonly used type of light in landscaping layouts, and brings out the true color of your highlighted objects.  This is because white light is a "natural" light source that contains all colors in the light spectrum.   

However, white light is not the only way to illuminate your landscaping.   Use different colored filters on your fixtures to bring out the natural color of the plant foliage.   For example, yellow is a warm colored light that brings out hidden characteristics of wood in tree trunks, branches and limbs.   Red and blue filtered lights also provide great effects for various objects you want to highlight.  

Place Ground Fixtures Discreetly Out of Site

Another consideration is the proper placement of your ground based fixtures such as well lights.  When you install your ground light fittings, be sure to hide them discretely away from view behind rocks, trees, or other landscape objects to eliminate glare.   The very best landscape design can be marred by poorly placed light fixtures that shine a bright glare of light in your face.   Because most ground lights have no guards or deflectors to shield the light, it naturally creates a glare unless you place it where the light will not directly be seen.    

Use Common Sense

Your lights should not be the feature in themselves, but should highlight and accentuate the best features of your landscaping.    Put some thought into it and use some common sense before you install your lights.   The old adage "less is more" is a good rule of thumb when it comes to using low voltage outdoor lights for best effect in your landscape areas.

Moonrays 95534 10-Fixture Low-Voltage Plastic Lighting Kit, Black
Moonrays 95534 10-Fixture Low-Voltage Plastic Lighting Kit, Black
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10 light low voltage (12V) tier light set includes: 10 of model No. LX1 Light Expressions tier lights, 50' of low voltage cable, and power pack with timer On Off feature. Uses ten 4W wedge base bulbs (LV516), included. 120V AC rated transformer, 70 VA rated for low voltage current. UL listed. Expandable to a total of 11 lights. Black.

Features

  • Durable plastic construction
  • Lights mount to deck or can be installed in ground
  • Includes 48-Watt transformer and 50-Feet of cable
  • Uses 4-Watt T bulbs (included)
Intermatic ML121RT Low Voltage 121-Watt Power Pack with Timer, Black
Intermatic ML121RT Low Voltage 121-Watt Power Pack with Timer, Black
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121W, Power Pack Transformer, With Timer, Plug In.

Features

  • 2-On/off setting per day
  • 121-Watt power-Pack to allow versatility of usage
  • Safe operation
  • Long life
  • Key hole mountings are featured for ease of operation
Malibu ML88T 88-Watt Power Pack with Timer and Ground Shield
Malibu ML88T 88-Watt Power Pack with Timer and Ground Shield
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Features

  • Powers all 12-volt lighting systems up to 88-watts
  • For use with low voltage outdoor landscape lighting systems only
  • Surge resistant construction
  • Automatic on/off programmable timer; manual on/off override switch
  • Includes 2 sets of trippers
Malibu 8401-9607-01 High Power LED Flood Lights
Malibu 8401-9607-01 High Power LED Flood Lights
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Malibu Lighting 2.5 Watt Low Voltage High Power LED Flood - Black Matte

Features

  • Black matte finish
  • Die cast metal construction
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Clear glass lens
  • Wattage: 2.5
Malibu 8301-9400-01 7-Watt Low Voltage Round Surface Mount Light, Black
Malibu 8301-9400-01 7-Watt Low Voltage Round Surface Mount Light, Black
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Description: Mounts onto walls and other flat surfaces to provide safety lighting for steps and walkways. Position fixture where it will be most effective. Features: 7 Watt Wedge Base BulbReplacement Bulb: 8104-9007-04 Notice/Warning: Requires the use of either the 8100-9100-01, 8100-9300-01 or 8100-9600-01 transformer and low-voltage cable. Specifications Brochure Installation Manual Owner's Manual

Features

  • Black matte finish
  • Die cast metal construction
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Uses 7-Watt wedge base bulb
Coleman Cable 09513 12/2 Low Voltage Direct Burial Garden Light Cable, Black, 100-Feet
Coleman Cable 09513 12/2 Low Voltage Direct Burial Garden Light Cable, Black, 100-Feet
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100', 12/2, Black, Stranded Underground Low Energy Circuit Lighting Cable, UL, For Use With Low Voltage Lighting Projects, Suited For Installations With Long Runs.

Features

  • for all types of low Voltage jobs
  • 100-Feet of wire
  • 12 Gauge
  • Rated direct burial for low Voltage garden lights
6- PACK of Halogen Light Bulbs, JC Type G4 Base (2-Pin), Low Voltage, 12 Volts, 20 Watt
6- PACK of Halogen Light Bulbs, JC Type G4 Base (2-Pin), Low Voltage, 12 Volts, 20 Watt
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This sale includes 6 bulbs! Halogen Bulb; Base: G-4 Base (2-Pin); Voltage: 12 Volt; Wattage: 20 Watt

Features

  • Base: G4 (2-Pin)
  • 12 Volts
  • 20 Watts
Malibu 8301-9601-01 50 Watt Cast Metal Flood Lights, Black Matte
Malibu 8301-9601-01 50 Watt Cast Metal Flood Lights, Black Matte
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Features

  • Black matte finish
  • Die cast metal construction
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Clear glass lens
  • Uses 50 Watt halogen bi-pin bulb
Coleman Cable 09504 14/2 Low Voltage Direct Burial Garden Light Cable, Black, 100-Feet
Coleman Cable 09504 14/2 Low Voltage Direct Burial Garden Light Cable, Black, 100-Feet
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100', 14/2, Black, Stranded Underground Low Energy Circuit Lighting Cable, UL.

Features

  • for all types of low Voltage jobs
  • 100-Feet of wire
  • 14 Gauge
  • Rated direct burial for low Voltage garden lights
Paradise GL22724BK Low Voltage Cast Aluminum 20-Watt Spot Light with Glass Panel, Black
Paradise GL22724BK Low Voltage Cast Aluminum 20-Watt Spot Light with Glass Panel, Black
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Paradise Garden Lighting GL22724BK 20 Watt Cast Aluminum Spot Light, BlackAdd style and enhance the beauty of your home and garden with this landscape spot light of the highest professional quality. Made of die-cast aluminum, with glass lens, adjustable head, uv protected black paint finish is great for durable outdoor use. This box includes 1 spot light, 20W halogen MR16 bulb, 12 inch SPT-1 18 gauge wire with connector box. Lifetime manufactures limited warranty.Paradise Garden Lighting GL22724BK 20 Watt Cast Aluminum Spot Light, Black Features:; Die-cast aluminum casing; Black finish; Glass lens; Compatible with 12-Volt lighting systems; Safe outdoor use

Features

  • Die-cast aluminum casing
  • Black finish
  • Glass lens
  • Compatible with 12-Volt lighting systems
  • Safe outdoor use
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