I am beginning my landscape project and running into several problems. I would like low voltage lighting along each side of the house but the runs are too long. The right side of the house is 120 ft long with a total wattage of 420 (using combination of 20 watt and 50 watt bulbs). I do have a 2 line 600 watt transformer but with my calculation I am getting too much voltage drop. I am using 12/2 gauge wire (and the lamps I have only support up to 12/2 gauge. I have calculated voltage drops up to 2.5, and I would like a more even lighting appearance. Because the upper 68 ft is open area (no where to place a transformer or electrical outlet)with the greatest amount of watts applied to the system, how can I avoid this problem. I am aware of other design but none of which will handle my problem of the length of the run. I cannot change the gauge of wire since the light come with a box opening with the choices of 12-16 gauge wire. I have heard of voltage boosters and was wondering if that would solve my problem? If you have anymore suggestions please let me know.Second question- I see the color lenses for MR16 lourves. My lights all have a MR16 halogen bulb. Sooo can I use these light on my landscape lights although they are from a different vendor (each of the light have a different size lens cover so wonder how it will fit on both types of lights)?

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We offer transformers that have multiple output taps to handle just such problems.  Click here to see the transformer.

You can also manage your voltage drop by installing a continuous loop for each branch circuit.

If your fixtures have clear lenses that are the same diameter as the MR16 lamp our colored lenses will work just fine.

Hope this helps.

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