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Labels: Landscape Lighting, Lighting Designs, Lighting Forum
I am building a home and want to have 2 areas for low voltage lighting. A front yard set with about 10-12 lights and then the backyard would have about 20 at tops. Please recommend what I would need to buy as far as transformers and wire. Thanks, Aaron
The best buy we have on low voltage lighting is our LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING KITS. They come with everything you need to illuminate your front and back yard. The transformers are sized for extra capacity should you decide to add more LOW VOLTAGE BBQ LIGHTS or LOW VOLTAGE PATH LIGHTS.
Check out our DESIGNING LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING SYSTEMS information page for wiring and installation ideas and recommendations.
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Labels: Landscape Lighting, Low Voltage Lighting, outdoor lighting kits
Hi, Can this item be mounted on to Intermatic low voltage power stake? What is the size of the thread mount? Thanks
No, this light is designed to sit on the ground or be partially buried for a custom look. The FOCUS SL-03-AC is considered a grade level light and not a stake mounted light. If you want a stake mounted MR16 light light take a look at the FOCUS SL-02. It has a 1/2" threaded stem that will mount to any landsape mounting stake.
Labels: Grade Level Lights, Landscape Lighting, Low Voltage Lighting
I need to select 3 large uplights for oaks trees and 6 small uplights for specimin trees i also need 3 lights to wash the front and side of a house. My wife does not want to see the fixtures She does not want to be able to see where the light comes from what would you recommend
Hiding the light source will take careful consideration and testing on your part to acheive the desired results. Up lighting large Oak trees can be done with several types of equipment depending on the mounting technique you use. For example, a one or more MERCURY VAPOR GRADE LEVEL UP LIGHTS positioned in the lawn, midway between the truck and the drip line, will do a beautiful job of lighting the canopy of the tree. If your tree is surrounded by shrubs, the best way to up light the tree is MERCURY VAPOR BULLET UP LIGHTS with the hub mount option or with remote ballasts. Install the lights just below the top of the shrubs and theat will minimize a glow spot from the fixture. You can also use MERCURY VAPOR DOWN LIGHTS mounted in the top of the tree to create shadows and interest on the ground.
Check out our LIGHTING GALLERY for some ideas!
For the specimen trees, you might consider using one of our PRE-PACKAGES LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING KITS. Everything you need including the fixtures, stakes, lamps, wire and transformer are in the box. I like the MR16 for the trees and the PAR36 for the house. We also have GRADE LEVEL LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTS if that fits your needs better.
Labels: Grade Level Lighting, Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Low Voltage Lighting Kits
Hello my friend,I live in Ellerslie GA,My landscape lighting does not work. probably the transformer is not working.The details on the name plate of transformer is model no. GLT-00360input120 VAC-60Hzoutput12 Vac-60W Max 5 ampsmanufactured by Liting Universal EnterpriseUL Listed 74SF----E208987Can u suggest where I can get this around Columbus GA, Also any equivalent other makers product. I shall be very thankful if you let me know the name of the shop in our area where I can get this Thanks a lot
I am not familiar with any stores in your area or the model number of the transformer that is defective. What I did learn from your description is that it is rated for 60 watts and the closest thing we have is a MALIBU ML88T TRANSFORMER. Hope this helps!
Labels: Landscape Lighting, Malibu Transformers, Outdoor Lighting Transformers
What is the difference between n.p.s. threads and n.p.t. ? Are there adapters to change from 1/2 inch male nps to 1/2 inch female npt. Help !!!! I''m trying to retrofit fixtures for a driveway project. Thanks in advance.
NPS threads are straight pipe threads that when assembled with other NPS threaded components will provide free and loose mechanical joints without pressure tightness. NPT threads are tapered pipe threads that when assembles with other NPT components and a sealer will produce a pressure tight joint.
Most of the LANDSCAPE LIGHTING FIXTURES we sell have NPS threads. You can use a standard pipe thread compound on NPS threads to prevent water from getting into the fixtures or junction boxes.
Labels: Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Lighting Applications, Retrofit Fixtures
That's a hard one to answer. First, I would break the fixtures into categories of lights and narrow my selections. Here are the basic categories of on our web site:
OUTDOOR HOME LIGHTING FIXTURESOnce you have reviewed all the home outdoor lighting fixtures you can begin to understand your options and formulate a lighting design. If you need assistance with any of these products or a design, please contact the professionals at Residential Landscape Lighting & Design toll free at 800-239-2939.
Labels: Basic Categories, Landscape Lighting, Lighting Types, Outdoor Home Lighting Fixture
There are many ways that you can attractively illuminate your building with good lighting.
If you have landscaping, it is always nice to include some
LANDSCAPE LIGHTING to enhance your investment and cast shadows on the front of the building. We have some pre packaged
LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING KITS that are priced well and have everything you need to install the system.
You could also install some
GOOSENECK LIGHTS on the front of the building to illuminate the sidewalk or to highlight architectural elements of the structure. These lights are the ones like they used at gas stations when you grew up as a kid.
If you want to discuss the project in more detail, contact one of the
LIGHTING DESIGNERS at Residential Landscape Lighting & Design at 800-239-2939 for assistance.
Labels: Goosneck Lights, Landscape Lighting, Low Voltage Lighting Kits
Hi - I am installing outdoor lighting on top of 5 columns I've constructed within a retaining wall.The total run from power source to last light is 130 feet with a few curves and 90 degree turns in between the columns.From the power source to the first column, (30 feet) the land is low and prone to flooding in the winter & spring. Also, there is a tremendous slab of concrete buried less than a foot under grade in this low spot (original, incorrectly placed foundation for house)."CAN" I run UF #12 INSIDE sched. 40 conduit or will this cause it to overheat in the summer?? Also, From the first column forward, can I run the UF wire attached to the back of the retaining wall 18 inches down (wall is 12 inches thick)? Or should I use conduit all along the course? The wire will be sitting in drainage gravel behind the wall. Lastly, I want three lights on one dimmer switch, and two on a separate dimmer. Should I use three wire or run two separate courses of two wire? Thank you so much for your time!
It is perfectly fine to install
U/F CABLE inside PVC conduit. Officially, both PVC or U/F cable should be buried at least 18" to comply with NEC regulations whenever possible. If you want to control your lights seperately it will necessary to install a three wire sytem with a ground or two
14/2 U/F CABLES. I would use at least 3/4" or 1" PVC to make the installation easier. You can use liquid dish soap as a pulling lubricant. If you need any lights, you might check out our full selection of
LANDSCAPE LIGHTING PRODUCTS.
Labels: Cable Lighting Systems, Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Lighting Accessories
Is there any way to include a dimmer in an outdoor low voltage lighting system? I am currently planning on a system with 12V
Focus copper landscape lights and a stainless steel or fiberglass transformer.
Use a
low-voltage magnetic dimmer by Lutron. This dimmer is placed on the 120V side of the transformer.
Labels: Landscape Lighting, Magnetic Dimmer, Outdoor Low Voltage Lighting
