I currently have direct-wired fluorescent under cabinet lights hardwired to a wall switch. Each of the three fixtures has its own wiring coming through the wall. I would like to replace the fixtures with recessed Xenon disk or puck lights. Can I wire these directly into the wiring linked to the switch, or do they require a transformer? If a transformer is required, does it have to be in a
junction box? I can hide the wiring in routed tracks, but it would be difficult to hide/enclose a junction box. Thanks!
You can simply replace the fluorescent lights with XENON LIGHTS. These high performance task lights will work without having to modify the existing wiring. You can also dim these lights is desired. The same fixtures are also available as HALOGEN LIGHTS as well.
Labels: Direct Wiring, Halogen Under Cabinet Light, Juntion Box, Under Cabinet Lighting, Xenon Lights
I have two projects I want to light. The first is the front of the house. The house is around 60 ft wide and the yard slopes at a 1/4 down towards the road (40 ft from house). (The house is at the top of a gentle hill.) I would like to uplight the front, but don''t know what to use or how to get the power there. I do know that I want to do it with one or 2 lights.The second project has to do with the back yard. I have a hill on the back with a large cedar tree and several smaller trees. I stepping stones going up the hill that I would like to light up. I have frequent foot traffic (I live behind my church) and want to light up from there to my home. I currently have solar powered path lights that do the trick, but they keep getting damaged by animals and children. Can I spotlight the entire area from the house? Or what should I do?Help!
The best way to light the front of your house is with one of our PRE-PACKAGED LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING KITS. These lighting kits contain all the fixtures, stakes, lamps, wire and transformer to complete the job. They are easy to install and will do a great job lighting the house and landscaping. I would suggest testing with one of the lights before installing the full system to identify the best mounting locations. We also have a DESIGNING LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING SYSTEMS PAGE for more information on landscape lighting designs and LOAD CALCULATIONS.
For the back yard, you could simple purchase another TRANSFORMER and use some of the lights and DIRECT BURIAL WIRE from the kit in the back. I would suggest installing some LOW VOLTAGE PATH LIGHTS in lieu of the solar lights for better lighting levels. These lights are commercial grade and should withstand the kids and animals.
Labels: Direct Burial Cable, Lighting Load Calculations, Low Voltage Lighting Kits
My house has 30 halo uninsulated lights on the top floor of my house and they are installed in an attic with blown in insulation. I am getting a lot of HVAC heat loss thru these cans and is there a way to correct this problem?
The easiest way to solve the problem is simply replace the fixtures with new air seal housings that are designed for direct contact with insulation.
The HALO H25ICAT HOUSING or HALO H7ICT HOUSING would be perfect for replacing your standard Halo white can. The other option is to build and install custom metal boxes or shrouds over every fixture in the attic.
Either way, it will require some effort to solve the problem. With the cost of electricity going up, it should take you no time to get a good return on your investment.
Labels: Halogen Lights, Incandescent Lamp, Recessed Housings
Interested in the above in gold. Can you tell me how one lot of batteries would last. Is there only one type you sell. Can you tell me if you can post it to London UK and the cost. Thanks.
We have many BATTERY OPERATED PICTURE LIGHTS that are perfect for illuminating art when power is not handy. The HOUSE OF TROY LED LIGHT will operate for 24 hours on a pair of AA batteries. Please contact customer service for shipping information based on your specific location.
Labels: Art Lighting, Battery Operated Picture Lights, LED Lighting
Have you heard of a replacement ballast for 70 watt HID lamp fixture?
If you are looking for a replacement 70-WATT METAL HALIDE BALLAST we have them.
Contact customer service at 800-239-2939 for other HID BALLASTS such as high pressure sodium, low pressure sodium, fluorescent and mercury vapor. We can get you virtually any replacement HID ballast given enough information.
Labels: HID Applications, Indoor/Outdoor Lighting, Replacement Ballast
I have a 12 volt transformer with a photosensor/timer for my outdoor low voltage lighting in my backyard. I would like to have a similar setup for my front yard. However, due to possible theft, I would like to keep the transformer in the garge and only have the photocell exposed in the front yard. I am looking for a remote photosensor that would trigger a timer that would stay on for a specified amount of time after it is switched on. In a nutshell, I am looking for a photosensor and a timer to facilitate this system. Thank you.
Sorry, we do not have any PHOTOCELLS with built in timers. If you find one, please send me the link. I would be interested in learning more about these kinds of controls.
Labels: Low Voltage Transformers, Outdoor Low Voltage Lighting System, Photocells
I have an entire strand of icicle lights that stopped working after a wind storm. I have additional strands plugged into the bad strand on both sides and they are working. I checked the fuses and inspected and replaced all the bad bulbs I could identify. I find it confusion that the strands that come after the bad strand are still working. Any ideas?
You should invest in a lamp and wire tester designed for Christmas lights. They can help you detect cuts, bad sockets and bad lamps that may be causing the problem. I wish I had a better answer for you.
It's usually something simple!
Happy holidays!
Labels: Christmas Light Tester, Holiday Accessories, Icicle Light Sets
We are looking for a well type (in the ground) flood light for our neighborhood entrances. These will be on the city lighting system (277 volt). I can''t find any.
We have both MERCURY VAPOR WELL LIGHTS and METAL HALIDE WELL LIGHTS that have multi-tap ballasts that will operate on 277 volts. We have them in stock and ready for immediate shipment. Be sure and dig an extra deep hole and install pea gravel for drainage. Also, install the junction box above grade and make all connections in the box to prevent water from siphoning into the fixture.
We have many OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE LIGHTING FIXTURES to choose from.
Labels: Grade Level Well Lights, Outdoor Flood Lights, Outdoor Landscape Lighting Fixtures
Will a P47 pin work on our 7300 Tork Timer Control? If not, what will?
Yes, the P47 REPLACEMENT TIMER TRIPPERS will work on your Tork 7300 time clock. Here is a partial list of models that the pins fit:
- For 1100 Series (except FM Models)
- For 7000 Series (does Not advance day omit wheel)
- For 1800 Series (24 hour only)
- http://www.tork.com/pdf18.htm
Labels: Mechanical Timers, Replacement Trippers, Tork Controls
Christmas Specials at Residential Landscape Lighting & Design!
Christmas is only weeks away, and a significant portion of our holiday inventory is quickly selling out! Artificial pre-lit Christmas trees from Roman Lighting are in particularly high demand, as are the rope light sculptures, light strings and light string clips from American Lighting. If you are still in need of holiday light decorations for this Christmas, you should not wait another moment.
ALL CHRISTMAS SCULPTURES 15% OFF!
Get 10% off any of the following items if you place your order in the next 48 HOURS (offer ends Friday at 5:00pm.) Use Coupon code: BRQL2
Our Christmas Blowout section features a number of decorative holiday items at very low prices. These deals are impossible to beat.
Our Picture Lights by Hobby Hill Lighting or House of Troy make great stocking stuffers! Choose from various sizes to light up your art work.
If want to give you Dad a great project for the springtime, you might consider one of our low voltage outdoor lighting kits. Our
Up Light Kits are great for lighting trees, fountains or architectural features on your home.
Give us a call at 1-800-239-2939 to place your orders for holiday lighting or Christmas gifts today, before its too late!
Labels: Christmas Decorations, Holiday Blow Out Specials, Up Light Kits
