Residential Landscape Lighting is pleased to announce the addition of
TRACK LIGHTING FROM LSI.
Lighting Services Inc (LSI) is the leading manufacturer of Track, Accent, Display, and Fiber Optic Lighting Systems. Since 1958, LSI has been dedicated to designing, engineering, and manufacturing the highest quality lighting systems.
They have a reputation for creativity, innovative design, and leading technology, coupled with specification grade products and intelligent personalized service, has made them the manufacturer of choice among the most discriminating specifiers of lighting. It is the appreciation, respect, and continued support of our clients that we use to measure our success. These commercial grade lighting instruments are some of the best track lighting products on the market. These track lights are the lighting fixtures you see in all the major art galleries around the country.
All Lighting Services Inc products are specification grade and provide exceptional performance. They stand behind the products they manufacture and back this up with a 5-Year Warranty. Within 5 years of date of purchase, Lighting Services Inc will repair or replace with same or equivalent product if a product breaks or ceases to function properly due to manufacturing defect or normal wear and usage.
For more information regarding
LSI TRACK LIGHTING or
FINE ART LIGHTING please give the professionals at Residential Landscape Lighting & Design a call toll free at 800-239-2939.
Lighting Services Inc's Quick Ship Express from Residential Landscape Lighting & Design - 2 Day Service program offers a variety of track components and fixtures as well as accessories to ship within 2 business days. Order today and have them by the end of the week!
Labels: Fine Art Lighting, Phantom Lighting System, Track Lighting
Can this product be used in a typical residential application where it will be mounted on a soffit under the roof line? Can HPS bulbs be dimmed? Thank you for your help.
Yes this light can be used for residential applications. If you are looking to use a LUTRON DIMMER CONTROL you need to consider a HALOGEN LIGHT SOURCE and not a HPS (high pressure sodium) product. All of the high intensity discharge fixtures such as MERCURY VAPOR, METAL HALIDE and HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM utilize a ballast to power the lamp and cannot be dimmed. It is possible using expensive components, but not something that you should be worried about.
Labels: HID Applications, Outdoor Lighting, Residential Applications
I accidentally bought four wall sconces that have flourescent snap-in bulbs. Can I convert the sconces to incandescent lighting?
The fixtures you purchased were designed and tested for that wattage. Changing lamp type is possible, but you will void the warranty and perhaps create a fire hazard. I would pay the restocking fee and exchange the fixtures.
Labels: Fluorescent Fixtures, Incandescent Lamps, Indoor and Home Lighting
I have a an exterior flood that uses a RAB QF 200 bulb. Will a 150 bulb also fit? Thanks
Yes, you can use a lower wattage lamp in your RAB fixture as long as you do not exceed the maximum wattage of the fixture as defined on the UL sticker.
Labels: Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Flood Lights, Rab Fixtures
I am using a Malibu 600 watt system with 20 lights (20 watts each or 400 max). Do I need to consider the length of the 12 gauge wire as well since I have added length? I have about 200 feet. Also, am I supposed to use both ABC terminals? I am only using one ABC terminal.
The wire is a very critical part of your LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING system. For a distance of 200 feet, you might want to take a look at our POWER CABLE CALCULATOR for the proper run lengths. THe malibu transformer has two 25-amp circuits to handle the 50-amp load. (600/12 = 50 amps) Refer to your instructions for more specific information.
Labels: low voltage lighting, Malibu Transformer, Power Cable Calculator
We are in the process of remodeling and updating our commercial office space. We are interested in purchasing some new energy efficient canopy lights to improve our security lighting. Do you have anything like that?
We have a great selection of
SURFACE MOUNTED CANOPY LIGHTS and
DROP DOWN CANOPY LIGHTS from
LSI, including
SLOPED CEILING ADAPTERS for tough applications.
Some of the features include:
HOUSING - Two-piece housing is formed from zinc-coated steel. Corners are finished to produce a clean, sharp appearance while increasing housing strength and ensuring weather-tight construction.
DOOR FRAME - The one-piece formed aluminum door frame features one captive stainless steel door fastener which allows easy access without loose hardware.
LENS/GASKET - Available with an injection-molded dropped prismatic acrylic for uniform distribution. A continuous, one piece EPDM gasket assures maximum sealing of the door frame to the housing.
SOCKETS - Porcelain mogul-base sockets. All sockets are pulse-rated.
LIGHT SOURCES - Metal Halide. Clear lamp is supplied as standard.
BALLASTS - High-power factor type CWA ballast is mounted to the housing reinforcing plate. Ballast is rated for -20° F operation.
REFLECTORS/DISTRIBUTION PATTERNS - Available in a one-piece symmetrical reflector.
MOUNTING - The Dakota fixture can be mounted to a noncombustible surface. Mount with 1/4" minimum space from ceiling, unless mounted to metal or concrete.
FINISHES - Each fixture is finished with LSI’s DuraGrip® polyester powder coat finishing process. The DuraGrip finish withstands extreme weather changes without cracking or peeling, and is guaranteed for five full years. Standard colors include bronze, black, and white.
If you are also interested in upgrading your
PARKING LOT LIGHTING,
WALL PACKS or
OUTDOOR SECURITY LIGHTING around the rest of the property, we have many to choose from.
For more information about your complete outdoor lighting package, just the professionals at
RLLD a call toll free at 800-239-2939.
Labels: Canopy Lights, Outdoor Security Lighting, Sloped Ceiling Adapters
How many 65watt recessed lights can safely be put on one switch?
Regular WALL SWITCHES are rated for 15 or 20 amps of load. Most houses have the 15 amp variety, so let''s do the math using that assumption. If you divide 65 watts by 120 volts you get .54 amps per light. So on a 15 amp switch you could have 27 lamps for a total of 14.63 amps. 65 multiplied by 27 equals 1,755 total watts. If you plan to install a DIMMER CONTROL you will have to split up the load into several switches or do not exceed 800 watts per switch leg.
Labels: Dimmer Control, Lighting Load Calculation, Wall Switches
I''m building a new home and need exterior recessed lighting cans that can withstand the HARSH SALT waterfront environment. Please advise.
Mounting RECESSED LIGHTING in a salt air environment limits your selection of fixtures. I would recommend that you consider using a REMODEL HOUSING and SHOWER TRIM that has a lens and a gasket to prevent deterioration of the fixture. When the fixture does fail you can easily remove the housing and install a new one. Hope that helps!
Labels: New Home Lighting, Recessed Lighting, Salt Water Resistant Recessed Lighting, Shower Trim
I purchased Hampton Bay UC 120VAC (no transformer required) halogen lights to mount both under and on top of my kitchen cabinets. Only after tearing the packaging apart did I read that they are to be mounted under the cabinet only and not for top mounting. Nowhere does it say why but heat seems to be the likely culprit. Is there another reason for this? If it is the heat, I have nearly a foot of clearance between the cabinets and ceiling so would this be enough clearance? Thanks!
The most likely reason for not allowing upward lighting is the glass may overheat and break. ROPE LIGHT is a must safer and easier solution to creating indirect lighting on top of your cabinets. Just like the HALOGEN LIGHTS that you bought, ROPE LIGHT does not require a transformer. And did you know that you can use a DIMMER CONTROL to set the intensity and the mood in your kitchen?
Labels: Dimmer Control, Halogen Lights, Rope Lights
Does anybody make a good looking contemporary picture light that I can mount directly to the wall instead of to my picture? They all look the same!
HOUSE OF TROY makes several good looking and well made
DIRECT MOUNT PICTURE LIGHTS in both a traditional and contemporary styles. These are a new product offering for House of Troy:
If you have any questions regarding FINE ART LIGHTING please give us a call at 800-239-2939. Thanks for contacting us!
Labels: Direct Mount Picture Lights, Fine Art Lighting, House of Troy Picture Lights
We are in the process of having a stamped concrete patio poured with a 2.5 foot brick wall constructed around it (traditional courtyard). I would like to have our contractor install some sort of accent lighting beneath the overhang of the stone cap atop the brick wall (there will be a 1-2 inch overhang - perfect for some sort of cove or strip light. I am leaning towards a low voltage light strip that uses Xenon Festoon lamps. The problem is that I can't seem to find any that are designed of outdoor use. What do you recommend I use?
For the money, ROPE LIGHTS are the best choice for OUTDOOR STRIP LIGHTING under steps, decks or railings. Most of the strips lights we sell are not really designed for wet locations or outdoor use except the rope lights.. The 24-VOLT ROPE LIGHT can be installed up to 32 feet per power feed. The 12-VOLT ROPE LIGHT can be run up to 150 feet per run. Either way, I like the pearl white finish to minimize hot spots.
Labels: Outdoor Strip Lighting, Rope Lights, Traditional Courtyard Lighting
Leviton - Decora 3-way Rocker Switches 5603-2?I used this switch for a 4amp whole house fan and the motor burned up. Can this switch be used for that application or should I have used a different switch? When I first turned it on it groaned a little then it got up too speed but I could smell the motor. By the time I shut it off it was too late.
Sounds like you had your wires crossed and burned up the fan. Sorry this happened to you! This LEVITON SWITCH is more than adequate to operate your fan or lights. It is rated at 15-amps.
Labels: 3 way switch, Burned Fan, Leviton Switch
I would like to know what type of light switch to buy? I would like to know if there is a switch that has four positions. 1. Off, 2. turn on one light, 3. turn on second light, 4. and last turn on both lights. And lastly I would like to know if I can get one as 3-way.
This type of switch is commonly used in TABLE LAMPS with multiple light bulbs. They are typically a turn or push switch. We don not currently offer this type of replacement switch.
Labels: Light Switch, Replacement Switch, Table Lamp
To whom it may concern, I am currently working on a Veteran''s Monument that will have 8 flags illuminated throughout the night. I am going to use the RAB VR300F Floodlights for the design with 150 Watt PAR38 lamps. I would also like to use the 12 gauge/2 connector Direct Burial Cable for the job. Do you recommend running that cable through conduit? If so, what size? I''d also like to see what you recommend for a power supply/transformer for the project. Should I run 8 separate lines off of a transformer, or should I run them in series? Please let me know as soon as possible. Thank you for any help you can give me. Sincerely,Michael
First of all, I commend your service to our country! Let's do this project right!
You do not want to use PAR38 lamps due to short lamp life of maybe 3000 hours. Do the math: 12 X 365 = 4,380 hours! This is not a good choice of fixtures or lamps.
I would go with our Large 175W Metal Halide Lighting Fixture with Single Up light Kit - TEC R4AG24147 with the spot lamp and hub mount option. Your flags will glow in the night air like you have never seen before. You should two per flag if you want them awesome looking or one per pole for very attractive lighting. The lamp life on these fixtures is 24,000 hours!
Since this is a public facility, you should run the wires in conduit or you could use 12/2 UF cable that should be buried 18" deep to comply with the National electrical code. Use some landscaping around the fixtures to conceal them from view.
I salute your efforts!
Labels: Connector Direct Burial Cable, Metal Halide Lighting Fixture, Monumnet Lighting, UF Cable
I have a 900 watt power pack, consisting of (3)three 300 watt hook-ups. My question is how many lineal feet can I run using 20 watt spot lights before I run out of juice? I have 4 acres and I really don''t feel like trenching for another GFCI if I can get by using 8/2 direct burial cable. Some of my lengths are probably going to be 300 lf or more. Please provide me with some formulas for how many lf I can go with 8/2 gauge and 10/2 gauge. According to your price list, it appeared that your 8 gauge and 10 gauge were about the same price, so I guess it would make sense to go for the 8 gauge.
That''s a big parcel of land for a low voltage lighting system. You are better off using multiple transformers to maintain voltage. By creating zones, you can be assured of maintaining an average voltage to each of your lights I would go with the 8/2 CABLE for sure!
To assist our customers, we created a POWER CABLE CALCULATOR that will help you figure out the size and capacity of the wire using different size loads.
We also have a DESIGNING LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING SYSTEMS article that you will find useful.
Labels: Designing Low Voltage Lighting System, Direct Burial Cable, Power Cable Calculator
I have been elected by my home owner's association decorating committee to locate Christmas lights and Christmas decorations for our neighborhood lighting extravaganza. I saw that you have one of the most extensive selections of CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AND LIGHTS on the Internet. Do you work with groups on large orders?We would be happy to work with you on all your CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, HOLIDAY LIGHT SCULPTURES, ARTIFICIAL PRE-LIT CHRISTMAS TREES, LIGHTED WREATHS, LIGHTED GARLAND, TWINKLE LIGHTING, CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS, ROPE LIGHTS, ICICLE LIGHTING, NET LIGHTS and REPLACEMENT C7 & C9 LIGHT BULBS! In fact, we are having our annual CHRISTMAS IN JULY BLOWOUT SALE on several of our holiday sculptures and rope lighting products. The more you buy, the more you save!If you want to go all out this year, however, why limit yourself to strings and ropes? We have a variety of outdoor Christmas light sculptures that are certain to breath life into your home, place of business, or wherever you choose to place them! Our outdoor Christmas light sculptures come in small, medium and large sizes. From candles, bells or candy canes, stars or bows: if it is related to Christmas, chances are we have an outdoor Christmas light sculpture that will perfectly complete your decorative theme. These Outdoor Christmas light sculptures are made of the highest quality materials, and are designed for easy storage, to ensure that they light the faces of your friends and family for many years to come. Christmas lights are not just about impressing the viewer. Artfully arranged Christmas lights display can evoke a spirit of wonder and generosity for all who gaze upon it. Exciting childhood memories, a sense of endless hope, and time made magical by its being shared with family and friends—such are the thoughts and emotions that wind about a string of Christmas lights as it is hung each year on a chilly winter’s night. Outdoor Christmas lights from Residential Landscape Lighting and Design, combined with the love and care of the hands that arrange them, can make this Holiday Season truly unforgettable.Labels: Christmas Blowout Summer Sale, Christmas Lights and Decorations, Neighborhood Christmas Lights
Can you mix different wattage bulbs in puck lights under cabinets as long as the transformer will hold the load. Also, can you mix
halogen and
xenon or do they all have to be the same. Thanks.
Yes, you can mix wattage in PUCK LIGHTS as long as you do not exceed the wattage of the fixture or the capacity of the transformer.
We offer a great selection of LOW VOLTAGE PUCK LIGHTS and 120 VOLT PUCK LIGHTING FIXTURES and REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS.
Labels: Halogen and Xenon, Puck Lights, Replacement Light Bulbs, Transformers
If a fixture uses flood light bulbs and has a photo eye to turn it on and off, can it use regular light bulbs?
Yes! However, make sure that the light bulb you use does not cause the photocell to cycle on and off from stray light. A reflector flood lamp, forces the light in one direction unlike a standard light bulb that throws light in every direction. If the sensor picks up too much light it will think it is daylight and turn off! You can always redirect the photocell away from the light source to prevent this form of cycling.
Labels: Flood Light Bulbs, Photocells, Regular Light Bulbs in Place of Flood Lights
Can outdoor mini-lights (i.e. patio umbrella lights) be controlled with a dimmer switch? Thanks for the help
If your lights are 120-volt you can most certainly dim them with a standard DIMMER CONTROL. You will need to install the dimmer in front of the receptacle or construct a little junction box to splice the wires. Either way, you should have the lights on a GFCI receptacle just for safety reasons. FYI - to operate properly, the GFCI should be in line before the dimmer control to prevent nuisance tripping.
Labels: Dimmer Control, Junction Box, Outdoor Mini Lights
I bought patio umbrella and want to know if there is such a thing as a battery powered electrical outlet so I can plug in some lights without having to run an extension cord from the umbrella to my outside socket. please advise. thanks.
We have some BATTERY POWERED TWINKLE LIGHTS that may be of interest to you. If your table happens to be on a wood deck with space below, you could always run a low voltage cable under the deck to the base of the umbrella stand and connect to some LOW VOLTAGE ROPE LIGHTING. You will need a TRANSFORMER if you go this route.
Labels: 12 Volt Series Transformer, Battery Powered Twinkle Lights, Low Voltage Rope Lights, Patio Umbrella Lighting
We have a
CLUB SINGLE TENNIS COURT at our weekend home. My wife has been after me to install some lighting fixtures so that we can host a neighborhood tournament. How complicated is it to install a
TENNIS COURT LIGHTING SYSTEM?
Installing a tennis court yourself can be quite an enjoyable process as long as you have a lot of friends or hire someone to install them for you. Before ordering the equipment, consult the local building authorities to verify that you can install the lights! Once you have their blessing you are ready to go.
Here are some of the steps in the process to installing tennis court lights:Electrical WiringDig a narrow trench 18" deep and install 3/4" PVC conduit running from the power supply (breaker panel) to each of the light poles. It's OK to loop two poles together for this size court. Although we sell
muti-tap ballasts in our lighting fixtures, it is most economical to run 240 volt power for residential applications instead of 120 volt. You should have a local electrician help you size the wire and make the necessary connections to the panel.
Concrete FootingsSecond, you will need to drill four 18-24" diameter holes roughly 6-8' deep depending on your soil conditions. The
CONCRETE FOOTINGS should contain
rebar steel for strength and be poured with the supplied anchor bolts positioned correctly.
Pole AssemblyUsing saw horses to support the poles the next step is to assemble the fixtures to the arms and finally attach them to the pole. All of the electrical wiring should be completed from the fixtures to the base of the pole during assembly.
Set Finished PolesUsing a bucket truck or small crane the poles are hoisted
into the air and placed on the anchor bolts and secured into position. Using the bucket truck or a tall
ladder you will need to adjust the lights after dark to minimize glare and fine tune the lights.
We also carry lighting packages for:STADIUM & FEATURE SINGLE COURTRECREATIONAL & RESIDENTIAL SINGLE COURTDUAL COURT PACKAGESIf you are looking for
REPLACEMENT PARTS & ACCESSORIES or a
COMPLETE TENNIS COURT LIGHTING PACKAGE we have just what you need to play like the pros. Give a call today toll free at 800-239-2939 to find a lighting system that is right for you!
Labels: Club Single Tennis Court, Dual Court Package, Tennis Court Lighting System
Focus Industries manufacturers some of the most durable and powerful MAGNETIC POWER TRANSFORMS for outdoor lighting. They come in two different series for standard installations or ones that require a higher voltage.
STANDARD 12 VOLT SERIES
Some of the 12 volt transformer features include:
ETL US listed
Conforms to UL 506 & UL 1598 standards
NEMA type 3R enclosures
Installation instructions included
Rain tight door gasket
Heavy duty 18 gauge #4 brushed stainless steel
Rocker switch
8 cooling Louvers
Timer Readyor x10 Ready Module Timer allows operation of Plug in Timer or X10 System is standard
Knockout for Photocell available on left or right side (see photocell option below)
Stainless steel lockable latch
Circuit Breaker Short/Overload protection on primary side
Extra large wiring compartment
Liquid tight connector
Combo 1/2" - 3/4" knockouts
6' SJT-WA grounded power cord (18/3 - 120volt)
Flip bottom panel for easy access
Number of Super Terminal Lug built-in: 8 (included) supports 4 x #12 per lug, 3 x #10 per lug, or 2 x #8 per lug.
Remote Photocell is optional (includes 19 ft. cord & plug)
HIGH VOLTAGE 12-21 VOLT SERIES
Some of the high voltage transformers features include:
Hard wired standard
ETL US listed
Conforms to UL 506 & UL 1598 standards
NEMA type 3R enclosures
Output voltage wires have different colors for easy recognition.
12volt wire is in black
13volt wire is in brown
14volt wire is in red
15volt wire is in purple
16volt wire is in blue
18volt wire is in orange
21volt wire is in yellow
4 White Commons
Installation instructions included
Rain tight door gasket
Heavy duty 18 gauge #4 brushed stainless steel
Rocker switch
8 cooling Louvers
Timer Readyor x10 Ready Module Timer allows operation of Plug in Timer or X10 System is standard
Knockout for Photocell available on left or right side (see photocell option below)
Stainless steel lockable latch
Circuit Breaker Short/Overload protection on primary side
Extra large wiring compartment
Liquid tight connector
Combo 1/2" - 3/4" knockouts
6' SJT-WA grounded power cord (18/3 - 120volt)
Flip bottom panel for easy access
Remote Photocell is optional (includes 19 ft. cord & plug)
For more information regarding low voltage lighting or low voltage transformers please Contact Residential Landscape Lighting & Design toll free at 800-239-2939.
Labels: 12 Volt Series Transformer, 12-21 Volt Series Transformer, High Voltage Transformer, Low Voltage Transformer, Magnetic Power Transformer
We represent many lighting name brand manufacturers who allow us to sell their
DISCONTINUED AND OVERSTOCKED ITEMS at tremendous savings. These are not scratch and dent items, but quality merchandise the we have
ON SALE.
Here is a list of some of the items we have at this time:
For more information on our discontinued or overstocked items CONTACT US toll free at 800-239-2939. You never know what you will find at Residential Landscape Lighting & Design!
Labels: Blowout Sale, Discounted Items, On Sale Merchandise
The reason
ROPE LIGHTS are hard to find by the roll is a change in the rules from Underwriters Laboratory. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) published a new set of standards for rope light products in the fall of 2002. The new standard is known as UL 2388-Flexible Lighting Products. All manufacturers had until November of 2003 to manufacture rope light to the old UL 1571 guidelines. Any rope light manufactured after this deadline must meet or exceed all of the new, more stringent standards of UL 2388. Here is a short explanation of the changes required by UL 2388.
No Field Cutting
The cutting and splicing of rope light at the site of installation is NO longer permitted. All rope light must be
pre-cut at the factory and have molded ends that can be easily connected. Installers will now only be able to connect and disconnect molded ends of
pre-cut lengths.
120V Product Only
Nothing is really said with regard to low voltage rope light in the new UL 2388 standards. Therefore, for the foreseeable future Residential Landscape Lighting & Design will only offer 120-volt rope light. We anticipate, however, that UL 2388 will be amended some time in 2005 and address many important issues regarding the manufacturing and use of low voltage rope light.
SJT Power Cords with Fused PlugsUL 2388 requires that an
SJT (heavy duty) power cord with a fused plug be used on all rope light that is designed for outdoor use but does NOT require a fused plug for indoor use. Rope light that has an
SJT power cord with a fused plug can, therefore, be used indoors as well as outdoors.
Stronger PVC and Less Heat OutputThe new UL 2388 has much more stringent testing standards for the clear PVC plastic used in making rope light. The result is that the rope light manufactured under these new standards emits much less heat than rope light made under the former standard.
Mounting System
Design According to UL 2388 any mounting system design must allow the end-user to be able to remove the rope light without using a tool. That means no staples or R
omex connectors to attach the rope light!
We were fortunate to purchase a large inventory of
ROPE LIGHT MANUFACTURED BEFORE NOVEMBER 2003 BY THE ROLL. If you are interested in purchasing bulk reels of rope light, contact Residential Landscape Lighting & Design for more information toll free at 800-239-2939.
Labels: Pre-cut Rope Lights, Rope Lights, Underwriters Laboratories Rope Light Standards
I have two Hampton Bay SKLXR032 12 volt transformer. One is hooked to my light in the from yard. There is 30 feet of wire leading from the transformer to the lights. The lights consist of 12ea 4 watt light on a 60 foot wire. They work fine. My backyard light have 50 feet of 12 gauge wire leading from the transformer to the lights. I have 8ea 4 watt lights on 60 feet of 14 gauge wire. The total length of wire being 110 feet. In this configuration the lights will not light and the transformer will not turn on and produce 12 volts. Please advise on what I can do. I have put a 12 volt battery at the end of the 50 foot wire and the lights work fine. I have also replaced the 50 wire with a different wire. Still no luck. Please advise. Why won''t the transformer put out any voltage? Please advise.
I recommend that you replace the Hampton Bay transformer with a more reliable model. Our MALIBU TRANSFORMERS ML88T are heavy duty magnetic transformers with secondary circuit protection. I get more complaints about Hampton Bay transformers than any other transformer on the market.
Labels: Backyard Lighting, Hampton Bay SKLXR032, Malibu Transformer
I HAVE 3 X 35W LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTS ON A DIMMER SWITCH. THE DIMMER SWITCH IS RATED AT 400W HOWEVER THERE IS A LOUD HUM WHEN YOU DIM THE LIGHTS. SHOULD I FIT A LOWER RATED DIMMER OR SHOULD I ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTS?
Are you using a magnetic or electronic transformer on your lighting system?
If you have the wrong style DIMMER CONTROL for your transformer this may be the problem. Use a ELECTRONIC DIMMER CONTROL for electronic transformers. Likewise, if you have magnetic transformer you need a MAGNETIC DIMMER CONTROL.
Labels: Dimmer Switch Noise, Electronic Dimmer Control, Magnetic Dimmer Control
I have a Hampton Bay 300 watt transformer for outdoor lighting. The photocell has been damaged and no longer works. How can I obtain a replacement?
You need to contact Home Depot directly for replacement parts for your Hampton Bay transformer. That is the most common complaint I hear from my outdoor landscape lighting customers. For that reason, we promote TECH LIGHT STAINLESS STEEL TRANSFORMERS and FOCUS HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS to our customers. We feel they are a more dependable and reliable product!
We also have a complete selection of LANDSCAPE LIGHTING PRODUCTS & ACCESSORIES.
Labels: Focus High Voltage Transformers, Landscape Lighting Products, Stainless Steel Transformer, Techlight
I am installing step lights on my deck and around it, is there an optimum height for the step light or is the middle of the riser the correct location?
The middle of each step is a good starting point. With STEP LIGHTING, you are really interested in preventing shadows which complicate the situation. If you can mount them on the side of the steps approximately 12" up it is always better for distribution and safety reasons.
Labels: Deck Lighting, Deck Step Lighting, Step Lighting
Our condo is approx 30 years old and we need to replace some of the fire sensors. Can we find exact replacements?
You would not want to use the same devices due to improvements in technology and appearance. The SMOKE DETECTORS we have today are combination devices that monitor not only smoke but carbon dioxide as well. We also have standard FIRE DETECTORS if you want a simple device.
Labels: Fire Detector, Fire Sensor, Smoke Detector
I''m buying floodlights to up light a large walnut on one edge of patio. Total space is small (1200 sq ft) and I don''t want to overdo it. If I use two small 12v floods what bulb size should I use, 10w, 20w, or 35w. I have the same question about spotlighting a small fountain about 30 inches high. Thanks.
I would go with the 35 or 50 watt MR16 lamp. In a 50 watt lamp you can go with a 10 degree beam spread (EXT) 38 degree beam spread (EXN) or a 55 degree beam spread (FNV) depending on the area of coverage. For the fountain, I would use a 20 watt MR16 (EZX) 7 degree spot. Hope this helps in your selection of MR16 lamps. We have some great MR16 FIXTURES if you are looking for some for your outdoor landscape lighting project.
Labels: Floodlights, Fountain Spotlight, MR16 Fixture
