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Height of mounting	Question:
	Considering changing 2 of my exisiting floodlights to RAB STL200H or GOtcha500R. Currently these lights are above the second level about 16'. How effective can they sense at this height? Thank you!
	Answer:
	For a 16' mounting height I would go with the STL360 series, this will ensure total coverage. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Volleyball court Lighting	Question:
	I have a pro style volleyball court that we want lighted. Cannot find any specs/guidelines from AVP or USAV but we want to put up the best lights in the best layout. Can you provide recomendations and proposed materials with reasoning. Looking to purchase very soon! Thanks
	Answer:
	I will ask a lighting specialist to contact you about lighting your volleyball court lighting. We have several methods to propose to you. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Dimmer swithches	Question:
	Looking for designer dimmer swithches for 240 volt system (to be used in Europe)
	Answer:
	Please contact www.lutron.com for assistance. We only carry Lutron dimmer switches designed for use in the United States. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
replacement light sockets	Question:
	I use a malibu ml18wb2c 12volt 18 watt bayonet base bulb. You seem to have very expensive prices for the equivalent compared to home depot. I need replacement sockets. these are spring sockets. Do you have these sockets. Your website says $15.00 apiece for the Specialty S8- High Intensity: -715093 12W light bulb with average 700 hour lamp life. Retail Price: $26.00 Sale Price: $20.00 Focus Landscape Lighting - Replacement Socket Incandescent S8 (5-pack) Socket for a bayonet base S8 incandescent bulb. Sold in pack of 5. $46.00 seems awfully expensive for a little socket. is it the right socket?
	Answer:
	Contact customer service and they will assist you with the correct replacement socket. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Trouble Shooting RLLD2645 mini lights	Question:
	I have several sets of RLLD2645 mini LED lights on an outside tree. One set in the middle of two others, which work, is dead and one set has half its lights out. How do you find the problem or bad bulb?
	Answer:
	You can purchase a hand held mini light tester which will allow you to test both the wiring and the lamps individually. The other way is to use one of the supplied spare replacement lamps and start by replacing the first bad lamp in the series. Then continue the process with the last lamp removed until you find the bad bulb. Thank you for buying our christmas lights and for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Replacement light bulbs	Question:
	Requesting assistance to locate replacement light bulbs for Christmas decorations: #1 Globe style both clear and frosted, approx. 1 diameter push-in type for Model OST-1004FIC, 120/60HZ,0.56A,0705 #2 Irredescent globe style bulbs,intermediate screw in style,approx 2 diameter, 7 watt,for Model # JMP9-15 E158949
	Answer:
	I am not familiar with the part numbers that you have listed. We do have a good selection of intermediate base and candelabra base globe lamps. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Photocells	Question:
	I want to use photocell control for driveway marker lights (and perhaps, xmas lighting in the future). Can PMC T-30 be wall mounted (on the outside of my garage) for this purpose?
	Answer:
	Yes, the 3000-watt photocellthat you have selected is designed for outdoor use. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Replacement Globe	Question:
	Hi - I just bought a hose and am trying to match some replacement globes, but I can not find them. Please let me know if you have them. I have taken pictures of the globes as well as the fixture and can sent them over. - Thanks - Pete
	Answer:
	Hello Pete, You are welcome to send any information or images that you have to my email address dustin@rlldesign.com .  I'll take a look at what you have and see if I can find a match. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Replacement Bulbs	Question:
	I have a childs night light that uses what appeared to be 5 standard clear bulbs simular to the blub shown in part number RLLD4301ROM but the socket looks more like the one shown in RLLD1920AME. . I tried using the bulbs from a cheap 100 bulb set but they burned out instantly. I can send photos of old bulbs if needed. . I have examined the old bulb and socket for any writing but there is none. My daughter loves this night light and I would love to get it going again. Any help is appreciated. . Thanks Jim
	Answer:
	These small twinkle lights are designed for specific voltages. Since most light strings are wired in series, the sum of the voltage should equal 120 volts. It would be difficult for me to diagnose your problem from a photograph. Are there any electrical specifications on the label? Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
40 x 24 star tree topper	Question:
	What size tree do you recommend this topper for?
	Answer:
	This Christmas tree topper would look best on a tree that was 12' to 15'. It is designed for commercial applications and I am afraid it would be too large for a Christmas tree. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Tree Lighting	Question:
	I have found your site to be quite informative; thank you. I have moved into a new home with 2 large oak trees and 2 small/med oak trees in the large front yard. I have already run line voltage to a junction box at the base of each of these 4 trees. I want to light up the canopy of the trees for aesthetic appearance. From your site, I have gathered that Mercury UP lights are the best option for my situation (2 100w for each large tree and 2 50w for each smaller tree), but I have some questions: 1.) If I use the box floods (link below), do I just run the conduit up the tree to each box, or is there a separate balast unit needed like with Mercury Vapor Uplight Kits (second link). http://www.residential-landscape-lighting-design.com/store/landscape_flood_lights_RLLD1355TEC.htm http://www.residential-landscape-lighting-design.com/store/RLLD293TEC.htm 2.) Other than Stainless Steel screws, what other precautions/parts are needed to mount the units to the tree? 3.) Can I use a dimmer switch with these Mercury Vapor units? 4.) How many units can I place on the same 20amp circuit? Thank you in advance for your assistance.
	Answer:
	Thank you for your kind words and we would be delighted to assist you with a landscape lighting suggestion. With power at the base of the tree you are halfway done. Our mercury vapor have a built-in ballast inside the housing. For aethestics, I would locate another junction box up in the tree which will allow you conceal the two wires going to the lights. You can use EMT (metallic) conduit or PVC (plastic) conduit up the side of the tree truck to protect the wire. Why don't you send us a few digital images and alighting consultant will contact you with ideas and a quote. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Feel free to contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Low voltage transformers	Question:
	Can the American Lighting 60W/120W electronic transformer RLLD4954AME be used with indoor low voltage button lights. I plan a run of 5 x 20W xenon under cabinet lights. Thanks Ian
	Answer:
	Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Nutone QuieTTest Heat-A-Ventlite- QT9093WH	Question:
	We were told we need a thermal limiter or a thermal disc limiter for this fan, I have checked the spec sheet but did not find it, can you please tell me if we can find one or do we need to replace the entire fan? thanks
	Answer:
	Most Nutone have a thermal protection device on the side of the heating element enclosure as a safety feature. If this has failed, the unit may need a good cleaning or perhaps a replacent unit. You can contact www.nutone.com and purchase a replacement thermal protector through the parts department. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Rope light	Question:
	Hello I have a 30mm rope light that stoped woking last night while plugged in, can it be repaired or is there something I can do to get it working again kind regards
	Answer:
	We have a rope light that will allow you to remove the damaged section and restore a uniform light. Frankly, it would probably be easier to just replace the rope light. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Lutron Satin color, Diva dimmers	Question:
	I am looking to replace a DVLV-600P single pole, low volatage dimmer. I cannot find this on your site. Can you tell me which item on your site would work to replace this fixture? Thank you....
	Answer:
	Actually that is # DVSCLV-600P (our #RLLD781LUT) Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
number of poles	Question:
	i want to design and buy my tennis court ligthing (CLUB & TOURNAMENT TENNIS COURT ) what i notice that you recommend 8 poles each pole 1500-1000 watt can i make only 6 pole each pole hase 2 lmap each one 1000 or 1500 watt
	Answer:
	The Club & Tournament Tennis Court Package is designed to offer illumination levels that are required for Club Level play. For a residential or recreational application we have a six pole/ six 1000watt light package that will offer adequate illumination for a home court. If you do want to raise the level of light, and keep only with 6 poles, we have configurations that accomodate this. Look into six pole Tournament or Club Lighting Package for details. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Metal Halide	Question:
	I am currently using Metal Halide lights to light a wharehouse. Recently there has been a lot of discussion whether or not to turn the lights off when that section isn't being used. Is it really saving that much energy by turning them off for an hour or two? Is it best for the bulb to be left to burn for the whole day or is it shortening the life of the bulb by turning it off for an hour or two when the light isn't needed? PLease let me know and if you could cite some resources (for arguing) that would be great. Thanks, Tim
	Answer:
	I would suggest that you not turn them off the metal halide during the day. I do agree that you would be saving some energy, but you will shorten the lamp life of the bulb by doubling the amount of start cycles. On the other hand, lamp manufacturers recommend that you not burn the lamp continuously and they should be turned off periodically. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Lens for Puck Light	Question:
	I have what looks like the American Lightin LVPX 120 volt puck light recessed above our bathroom sink. The lens cover fell on the sink and the clear-glass lens broke. I need to replace it. Do you all carry just the lens? If not, can you tell me where I might get one? The lens cover is aprox 2 5/8; the lens looks to be aprox 1 3/4 Thank you.
	Answer:
	Yes, we can certainly provide you a replacement puck light lens. Please contact customer service at 1-800-239-2939. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design.
Prelit Christmas trees	Question:
	Do any of your clear-lite artificial Christmas tree have a random flashing feature? Or sparkle? I don't want the steady-burning clear lights. Thx.
	Answer:
	Yes, the lights strings on our lighted Christmas trees come with a flasher lamp that can be installed if desired. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Manufacturers	Question:
	I am in the process of shopping low voltage landscape lighting fixtures and I have been overwhelmed with the selection available. I am particularly interested in MR16 bullet lights and am having a hard time deciding on which to purchase. I have looked at many including the type (Malibu) sold at a big box store to ebay (Best Pro Lighting Man.) to the well known commercial manufacturers (Hadco, Vista Pro, Kichler) and all the way up to the top of the line including ClaroLux, Unique and CAST. From my research, there is a large discrepancy in price for the aforementioned fixtures. How can I determine which is right for me? From what I have read and the little knowledge I have, it is not clear what the differences are. I am not trying to skimp here. I would like for it to look the best it can but I also don’t want to spend more than it is worth. Any guidance would be appreciated.
	Answer:
	Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Subdivision Entrance Lights	Question:
	We are interested in getting some sort of spot lighting system for the entrance signs to our subdivision. There is no power out there, is there another way to achieve this goal without having to go thru the electric company?
	Answer:
	Solar powered lights are your only option without electricity. Generally, an LED spot light would be the most effective for lighting your sign. Unfortunately, we currently do not carry any solar powered lights posted that would satisfy your requirements. Have you considered providing electrical power from the nearest house and give the resident a break on his dues or association fees? We have many directional sign lights to choose from. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
mini lights and led lights	Question:
	why can you not string together mini lights and led lights together on your Christmas tree. I h ave done this on my tree and all is well, but, I heard not to do this, no explanation was given why so I disconnected the lights and now its not near as bright. Thanks for an explanataion,
	Answer:
	Some LED operate on DC current and others operate on AC current. The individual Christmas light strands are engineered at the factory with small fuses located inside the male cap. This prevents you from stringing more than three strands by code due to the wire size. If you mix and match various Christmas strands, then you would have to calculate the total load based of the safety tags to not exceed the fuse protection. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Low Voltage energy consumption	Question:
	Hi, I have two outdoor 12v lighting systems. One system has a 300 watt transformer, the other 600 watts. Both are loaded to capacity. I am trying to figure out the energy consumption of the 900 watts @ 12v, versus the consumption of similar wattage at 110 volts. Is there a conversion factor or chart you could reccomend? Thanks
	Answer:
	The electrical consumption is based on the total transformer load or total wattage. The consumption at both voltages would roughly be the same (1500 watts vs. 1500 watts). Low voltage systems utilize lamps that are generally lower wattage and therefore operate more efficiently than higher voltage lamps systems. If you want to save energy and extend lamp life, install a dimmer on your existing transformer. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Non Start of Fluorescent	Question:
	Just installed Metalux model #9001. Lights do not come on when power on. After 3 or 4 on/off tries, lights come on. Next try after wait, same problem. Room temp about 65F. Any fix?
	Answer:
	Check the voltage first to see that you are getting the correct imput voltage. Then I would check the wiring going to the sockets. These small wires sometimes get loose or pop out during the installation. If they are loose, refer to the wiring diagram on the fluorescent. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
dimmer switch	Question:
	We installed a new electric fireplace in my mothers home. She use to have a gas fireplace, but that has been removed and gas supply caped off. There was an exsisting dimmer switch, which must have been used for some reason regarding the gas fireplace. I notice that the old dimmer needed to be changed, so I went and got a new one. After installing the new dimmer, the metal outside plate got really hot. Just to let you know that the dimmer and a regular light switch is wired in one box. Could the wires in the wall that are hooked up to the dimmer be running too much power for the dimmer?. I did notice that when I removed the old dimmer, it looked melted on the black backing. Please help with some suggestions that I can do to find the problem. Thank you Shellie Keers Ontario, Canada.
	Answer:
	I would contact the manufacturer of the electric fireplace and ask for their suggestions. Without knowing the specifications of the heat strip inside the fireplace unit, I would hesitate to make a recommendation. Until this issue is resolved, I would not use the fireplace or replace the dimmerwith a standard wall switch. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
xmas lights	Question:
	Item No. RLLD1921AME. Is this the same as my order last year- my order # 116323American Lighting - Mini Lights - Premium Grade XE50 (36/Case) Options: Green Wire, Amber ALXE50/6?
	Answer:
	Yes it is the same...price is BETTER this year !!!Merry Christmas!!!Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
12 volt lighting	Question:
	I have a 277 volt ballast that is converting to 12 volt for a 50watt mr16 lamp what should the voltage read accross the pins and from pin to ground. Please advise Thank You
	Answer:
	On the secondard side of the magnetic transformer (12 Volt side) the voltage should read between 10 to 11.5 volts. If you are getting more than 12 volts, the lamp will fail very quickly. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Cable choice	Question:
	What low voltage cable do I need for in-wall from transformer to the light? Any CL2 of the right guage?
	Answer:
	If you are wiring a low voltage light fixture in a residential home, romex wire is required for use in the wall. I would use 12/2 romex for long runs and 14/2 romex wire for short runs. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
type of bulb	Question:
	any advice/direction on where to see what different types of lights/wattages/beam spreads actually look like in real life without trying to guess by looking at photometric charts?? I want to uplight the front of my house--some soft lighting to reach up to between my first floor windows, 2 uplights to accent my two story brick facade, and several lights to accent a few decorative trees. thank you-- don
	Answer:
	Don, unfortunately there is nothing out there that shows what you are asking for. I'll explain why...The problem is with the image capturing. There is no way to standardize a "real" image of the way light behaves. Yes you can take images of lights, but due to the variations in sensitivity of the camera used, operator choices, and image output, we have no way of acurately representing light behavoir. So, manufacturers of lighting fixtures and bulbs use the only standardized system, the foot candle measurement. To add to the mix, look up "foot candle" on wikipedia.com, you will see that the measurement is based on the amount of light that one candle gives off on a surface that is 1 foot away! Can you believe that? This goes back to our English Standard system of measurement and all of its funny beginnings, such as the weight of 1 lb. Funny stuff really. To get back to your inquiry, I wish there was something more concrete to illustrate light levels, but for now, we can only go by the chart. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
step lights for wood application	Question:
	Im looking for compact flourescent step lights to be installed in a wood framed wall covered in wood siding -- why do most of the step lights specify non-combustible or masonry applications Which CF step or brick lights can be used in wood
	Answer:
	Most outdoor step lights are designed without a thermal protector which turns off the light should it overheat. This is a safety feature to prevent users from installing lamps that exceed the manufacturer's recommendation. With fluorescent step lights, heat is rarely an issue. Take a look at the Focus fluorescent step light. It is a well made fixture with good shielding charateristics. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
christmas lighting	Question:
	I would like to run a set of red and a set of white lights stringing them so that the white lights are in between the red lights. two separate strings of lights. Do they make a product that I could have the red lights on and then shut off then white lights on and shut off and then both the red white lights on and shut off and then repeat please advise I am driving my husband nuts. It seems like such a simple thing especially when you see these designs that go with music. no I dont need the music thanks again and my husband thanks you too
	Answer:
	The only holiday lights we have that offer a pattern are our chasing rope lights. They are very colorful and operate with a special controller to set the speed and pattern. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
christmas lighting	Question:
	I would like to run a set of red and a set of white lights stringing them so that the white lights are in between the red lights. two separate strings of lights. Do they make a product that I could have the red lights on and then shut off, then white lights on and shut off, and then both the red & white lights on and shut off and then repeat? please advise, I am driving my husband nuts. It seems like such a simple thing, especially when you see these designs that go with music. (no I don't need the music) thanks again and my husband thanks you too!!!!
	Answer:
	There are such products however, it is more complicated that you think. For example, we have chasing rope lights that operate by a special control box. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions or to order rope lights or other holiday string lights.
Hampton Bay Transformer	Question:
	My question is, when I plug in the transformer the lights come on instantly. The transformer is a dusk till dawn with 2,4,6,8, time blocks. oh it is also a 600 watt if that matters. The transformer is about 3-4 years old. Is it time to buy a new one and if so what do you recommend for a good transformer at an affordable price. Any info. would be great.
	Answer:
	I would suggest purchasing a Techlight magnetic transformer with a built in timer feature. They are reasonably priced and will provide you years of enjoyment. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
lighting	Question:
	What lighting equipment is good for out tennis court?
	Answer:
	We have some of the most attractive and reasonably priced tennis court lighting packages on the internet. We carry only name brand products used by tennis professionals all over the world. Take a look at our tennis court lighting selection and give one of our lighting consultants a call. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Threaded glass cover replacements?	Question:
	Where can I get glass cover replacements? I have several old industrial Malibu-style lights. Under the metal hat cover is a threaded glass upside-down jar which covers the 12V 15W standard base bulb. The glass jar is cracked. Made by PGCo? 3.25 diameter, 5 height, rounded top, screws down to a cork gaskget to protect the threads.
	Answer:
	This is something that we do not carry. We do have a good selection of path lighting products should you give up looking for replacements and decide to ugrade to new equipment. Take a look at our Pagoda Lights as a suitable replacement. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
volutage drop in landscape lights	Question:
	I just installed pathway landscape lights and only the 5 closest to the transformer have the bright lighting it should have, the rest are really dim. What should I do to make them all brite? Thank you for your help
	Answer:
	You need to cut the direct burial wire and split your lighting into smaller groups. This will balance the load and help you overcome the voltage drop issues causing the dim lights. It is always best to use a 12 guage wire or larger to prevent this problem. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
replacement bulbs for my tree	Question:
	I have a prelighted tree that has mini lights in clear and larger colored lights. Anumber of the larger lights have burned out and I dont know how to replace them. I ordered G50s from another company. The bulb is right but the base is too small. Can you help me.
	Answer:
	Most globe lights have a medium base , intermediate base or candalabra base socket. Think of these globe sockets as a large, medium and small diameter lamp holders. I hope this answers your questions regarding which type and what to request when placing another order. Also pay attention to the wattage of the lamp as there is a variety of choices between the various lamps. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Photecells and Timers	Question:
	If you purchase a light fixture with an imbedded photocell can you override the dusk/dawn feature. For example I want to turn off the lights at midnight but the photocell keeps the light on until 6am when the sun comes up. Can you turn off the fixture either manually or with a timer to override the photocell?
	Answer:
	Yes, I would use a mechanical time clock to control the outdoor security lighting fixture. Set the time to come on during daylight hours and the internal photocell will go into action and shut off the light. Set the off tripper at the time you want the lights to manually go off. This technique is used quite often. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
lighting a medium size painting	Question:
	I have a 46 x 36 inch painting prominently displayed in my living room. I would like to draw some attention to the painting without overwhelming it with light. Any suggestions would be appreciated
	Answer:
	I would suggest a 36" House of Troy over the picture light with a recessed outlet concealed behind the artwork. That way you can conceal the wire for a more finished look. The picture light comes with a small thumb switch on the cord which can be installed on the frame and hidden from normal view. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Amer. Lighting 120V pucks	Question:
	I ordered a twin pack of American Lighting's 120volt direct wire Xenon puck lights along with a slim line junction box (ALSLBOX). However, both pucks came with the tail piece pre-wired (2 wires coming out of the puck-1 for the incoming power & 1 to link the next light with). The directions clearly state ensure the last puck does not have the tail wire. Can I remove the tail wire from the last puck in the line? If so, How? Also, I have pre-wired 14/2 inside the walls for these lights and want to direct wire them both. Is there a way to accomplish this using only 1 ALSLBOX or do I have to use two boxes? If so, again, what do you do with the tail wire on both pucks? HELP!!!!
	Answer:
	Greg... I found this on the American Lighting web site: http://www.americanlighting.com/faqs.cfm?ID=3 FAQ 13: What do I do with the extra set of wires left on the puck light? Answer: The extra set of wires can be cut. If you cut the wires, each must have it's own wire nut attached to terminate the end. Go ahead and cut them off.   Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
landscape lighting	Question:
	I live in Syracuse, NY and experience long winters with deep snow. I would like to bring in my low voltage landscape fixtures for the winter to keep them from weather extremes and being buried under the snow. On the other hand I want to leave in the permanent buried electric supply lines. Is there some type of after market quick disconnect that can be be installed that would allow me to plug and unplug the fixtures seasonally and easily? Thanks for your help.
	Answer:
	YES....   Look into our Hadco Connectors to help you.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
ceramic bulb socket	Question:
	Wall sconce ceramic socket, 2 screw through base mount, screw-down wire connections.
	Answer:
	Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
decorative lighting problem	Question:
	i use up to 20 strings of pre lit blue ridge pine garland in different locations throughout my home during the holidays. on one spot outside, i have 3 strings running together. i tested all 3 before hanging and all 3 lit correctly. after hanging i noticed that the 3rd string was only half lit. the puzzeling part is that the string is not lit from the 2nd string up to the half way point in the 3rd string and then the other half furthest away from the 2nd string is completely on. i have replaced the fuses in the 2nd string where it connects to the 3rd and nothing changes. i have tried to plug 2 different strings into the 2nd string and neither one will light at all. i am at a bit of a loss. i do not want to dissasemble my whole arrangement if possible as there are decorations, bows etc. used throughout the 3 string run. are there any special bulbs of fuses that i am unaware of? please advise. thanks, steve frasncis
	Answer:
	Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Roman Replacement Bulbs	Question:
	Is there anywhere locally I can purchase clear 2.5v mini lights? I have a pre- lite tree I purchased from Hammacher Schlemmer and a few bulbs are out. I misplaced the additional bulbs they provided in a recent move. I live in Sunset Beach NC 28468
	Answer:
	2.5V Clear Replacement Bulb Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
light clips	Question:
	American Lighting - Rope Light Accessories - Mounting Clip 2A 100-PKAre these clips see below meant to clip onto the lightbulb fixture itself or are they meant to hold the cord between two lightManufacturer Specialty Lighting - AL Item Number RLLD2115AME
	Answer:
	The clip is designed to hold Ropelight in place.  Which would include bulb and cord, as ropelight is a self-contained lighting unit. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Brand for Replacement Parts	Question:
	How do I determine the brand of our landscape lights? The plastic cover needs to be replaced however I am not able to determine the manufacturer.
	Answer:
	Send us some digital photographs of your existing lighting fixture and we should be able to help you.  If not, we can certainly make suggestions for a suitable replacement. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Residential Lightolier System	Question:
	My husband and I recently built a new home with the Lightolier system. I live in Atlanta GA and Im looking for a skilled electrician that knows how to program the lightolier system in the house for me. Unfortunately, I loaned our Lightolier CD to an electrican who never returned it to me. Where can I get another CD
	Answer:
	I am sure that Lightolier would be happy to send you a replacement CD.  Please contact www.lolcontrols.com directly for techinical or programming assistance.  You can also call the Lightolier Hot-Line at 1-800-526 -2731 to speak directly to a consultant. When you are ready to install landscape lighting at your new home, we trust that you will give us a call! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Energy Usage	Question:
	I am looking to put lights in on a pedestrian walkway bridge and also a small parking lot. What would be an approximate energy usage of one pole light
	Answer:
	The amount of energy consumed is dependant on the type and style of parking lot lighting fixtures you select.  Using an HID light source such as metal halide or fluorescent will be the most cost effective.  We have a good selection of metal halide parking lot lighting kits to choose from.  If you don't see a commercial lighting fixture that appeals to you, we can certainly assist with other packages. For the walk bridge, we have a host of surface mounted step lights and bollard fixtures that would work well.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.  We would be delighted to prepare a quote for your project!
polo field lighting	Question:
	i am interested in obtaining a bid for polo field lighting package for a Houston project. I am the developer.
	Answer:
	I will contact you to further discuss you project and we will be happy to put together a bid for you. - RE FEDELI   800.239.2939   ext 103 Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
driveway ground level red dot lighting	Question:
	I have Red Dot driveway lights and fixtures that are 25 years old and need to replace 4 fixtures and hoods I cannot find anywhere. Can you help? Regular high voltage lights used and phillips screws to change bulbs. On a post with wiring inside ground level
	Answer:
	Are you referring to pagoda style landscape lighting fixtures?  The type fixture with a series of louvers surrounding a glass enclosure?  They are sometimes called "Jelly Jars" in the lighting trade.  You best bet is to consider replacing all the 120 volt driveway lights instead of trying to chase down replacement parts.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
security fixture	Question:
	I need a light fixture to install on the side of a townhouse to light up the area as we walk up without blinding us. The further the light throws the better.
	Answer:
	You best bet for security lighting is the use of a wall pack fixture.  These commercail wall pack lighting fixtures are designed for maximum light coverage.  We also custom wall pack glare shields that are designed to control glare.  You might also take a look at the RAB cut off flood light as a practical solution. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Pole lighting	Question:
	My condominium is going to install new exterior pole lighting. What is the best material to use when direct burial of the poles is desired (sandy soil, salt air conditions)?
	Answer:
	There are composite based poles available to withstand a salt-air environment.  We do not have any posted on the web site, however, we do have access to buy these poles.  If you are looking for some further suggestions for equipment, you can email dustin@rlldesign.com and I can assist you. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Photocell switch	Question:
	In my home theaterrecreation room I have both main overhead lights and lower-level ambience lighting behind the HDTV to be able to turn off the main lights for watching the HDTV without it going completely dark. These are all LED lamps by the way no bearing on my question. What Im after is a photocell switch which I can control the ambience lighting so that it turns off when the main lights are turned on and vice-versa. Im aware of dusk-to-dawn photocell switches and have a few of them on order but my experience with them is that they are not sensitive enough for this application. I would probably need an adjustable version to calibrate it for the specific light levels involved I measure about 160 lux with the main lighting on at the location where the photocell switch would most likely reside. Thank you for any help you can offer with this problem.
	Answer:
	The preferred product for this application would be the Lutron Radio Ra system. It is a wireless (no additional wiring needed) radio frequency system with a tabletop master control.   It is compatible with home theather components via an infrared (IR) interface.  With the touch of a button you can control the various scenes in the room, the ambient lighting being one scence. I will send  you more comprehensive information.  RE FEDELI 800.239.2939  ext 103  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Looking for replacement light cover	Question:
	I am looking for a replacement light cover for a Nutone bathroom exhaust light. The model# is H-965. Please let me know if you can help. Thanks, Kim
	Answer:
	Look into www.nutone.com for all your replacement needs. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
12 volt lighting	Question:
	I am looking to use your 12 volt motion sensor with a flood light and bulb. Do you know of a fixture and bulb that are compatible? Thank you Chris
	Answer:
	We do have a Stealth motion snesor that has a light with it. Click the link to see.  ttp://www.residential-landscape-lighting-design.com/store/RLLD1859RAB.htm Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Transformer problem	Question:
	I've just replaced an indoor switch that controls the on/off times of low-volt landscape lights. The switch connects to the lights through a 300w Malibu transformer. When the switch is on, the transformer hums loudly, the lights go on and sometimes turn off, or fade before returning on, and after awhile the lights go off and stay off. Can you suggest a solution? Thank you.
	Answer:
	Did you install an electronic wall timer?  If so, they are not designed for use with magnetic or inductive loads such as outdoor lighting transformers.  You might consider installing a time clock to solve the problem. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
training ring lighting	Question:
	out-door riding ring. 100 by 200. four poles: one centerned on 100' width, 25' tall. The 220 V 50 A service box is on this pole. one centerned on 200' side 20' tall Two, on other 200' side 30 feet from each end. Can you reommend a package from this information?
	Answer:
	Our layout for 100 x 200 ft arenas would fit your job just perfect.  However, at your available mounting heights, I would use 400 watt fixtures.  It would take 4 on each pole to effectively illuminate your arena.     Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
arena lights	Question:
	my riding arena is 50 x 125, how many lights, what voltage and what height should they be for my yard? Thanks
	Answer:
	25 - 30 ft poles are reommended.  I will contact you with further information for your horse arena.    - RE FEDELI    800.239.2939   ext 103 http://www.residential-landscape-lighting-design.com/store/outdoor_horse_arena_lighting_packages_RLLD15332TEC.htm   Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Lutron MAW-603-RH wattage support	Question:
	I am remodeling my kitchen and want to place 10 can lights. They have GU10 50 watt 120v light bulbs. I want to use a Lutron MAW-603-RH to control the lights. It is rated @ 600W. My lights only add up to 500W that is 83% of the rated capacity. Do you see any problems? Thanks in advance.
	Answer:
	No, as long as it is a stand alone dimmer. If it is ganged with others, I would step up to the 1000-watt model according to derating rules for ganging devices. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
indoor arena lighting	Question:
	indoor arena is 80x160. From the ground up to 5 ft is steel, then there is a 7 ft wide clear curtain. than 2 more ft of steel to the top. what do you recommend for lighting,, we live in the midwest if weather is a factor .
	Answer:
	By the description you have given, I assume that the ceiling, or mounting height would be 14 feet.  We would recommend that you use a Low-Bay Lighting Fixture for this application.  Low-Bays have a special refractor built in them to disperse light out a little further for low mounting heights.  You could expect about an 18 ft diameter radius of good coverage with this fixture.  250watts would be recommended.  If you would like a pricing quote on the correct amount of fixtures or have further questions, you can respond to my email : dustin@rlldesign.com . Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 x 105 if you have any further questions.
250X125 horse arena	Question:
	Hi, I want to add lights to my outdoor 250x125 (rectangular) - can you quote for both steel and wood poles?
	Answer:
	Hello Tim,  I will be sending you pricing on lights and poles for your arena shortly.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Landscape lighting	Question:
	Do you carry any 12V low profile path lights. Ones that aren't shaped light Pagodas?
	Answer:
	Why yes... Stay far away from the Pagoda Light, far , far away....Look into our Focus Industries Path Lights.   I think you will find something that will suit your tastes. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
uplighting a fountain	Question:
	Any recommendations on how best to illuminate a small fountain with uplighting? The fountain is only 2 ft wide - I want to use one low-volt fixture to light it from one side only. The fixture will need to be placed in a gravel walk-way that has good drainage. thx J
	Answer:
	Look into the Focus Industries Well Lights .  The lamps are adjustable, so aiming at the fountain should not be a problem.  As with any in-ground lighting fixture, standing water will cause problems over time, so the drainage issue is something to pay very close attention to. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Outdoor Lighting on the Coast	Question:
	We are looking for a rustic coastal light to use at the entry to condominium and also for flood light coverage on outdoor decks. Do you have anything that fits the bill for a heavy weather (salt spray) location. I am Chair of Condo Association Architectural Committee and many of our existing lights need to be replaced.
	Answer:
	I would recommend using cast brass fixtures to withstand the heavy salt spray.  I will ask my associate to contact you shortly so he can make the proper recommendation for your application.  We look forward to working with you! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Lighting entrance signs	Question:
	I am writing for my homeowners assc, At the entrance to our development we have 2 wall signs that we like lit up. Problem: Teens keep breaking the lights & fixtures. Is there any type of Tamper resitent Ground lighting that we could use? Thanx
	Answer:
	We have some small brass metal halide box flood lights that might be a good solution.  We also have some small low voltage grade level lights that are pretty tough and practical.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
RAB motion sensor floodlight	Question:
	What is the overall outside height of the light and detector together? What diameter is the mounting base?
	Answer:
	The overall specifications and dimensions for Rab motion light detector kits are all illustrated on the product detail pages.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Christmas low voltage lights	Question:
	I found your 6 low voltage clip lights (RLLD2089AME) and have a couple of questions. (I chose these because I'm not a big fan of the rope lights) 1) Can I connect this to my landscape lighting system? (I am running off of a 600w Malibu transformer) 2) The product I listed has an 18 gauge wire, my landscape wire is 12 gauge low voltage wire - will that cause any issues. 3) I would like to do up to 3 strings w/80 of the .5w bulbs. My exisiting load is 420w, so the additional load would be 40w*3= 120w + 420w = 540w on a 600w transformer. Does this work? Thanks.
	Answer:
	Yes, you can put 540 watts on a 600 watt low voltage transformer!  However, let's take a look at the calculations and how the wire plays an important role here even more than the transformer: Wattage / voltage  = Amperage.  12/2 wire is good for 20 amps maximum.  18/2 is good for 5 amps.  Note the maximum of 80 lamps or 40 watts is due to the wire size on the clip lights.  So, you can use a larger wire such as 12/2 or even 10/2 to supply power to multiple sections as described above.  Frankly, I would power these holiday clip lights on a 24-volt transformer and not fool with your Malibu transformer.  Why not double your capacity and have fewer splecer and longer runs? Remember, the higher the voltage, the less the amperage! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions. HO HO HO & Merry Christmas!
c7 string lights	Question:
	can c7 strings be hardwired to bypass the fuses and how many
	Answer:
	Not a good idea.  The fuse is designed to prevent the wire itself from melting due to extreme amperage loads.  Do you have a fire extenguisher handy? Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Outdoor lights with Security Cameras	Question:
	I was looking into installing a single light pole with a security camera. Which type of light would work best with the security cameras and which light is the most efficient power consumer. 250 or 400 watt Metal Halide or Sodium or another type?
	Answer:
	Depends on your situation, size of area, and height of pole you will use.  Metal Halide will give you a better video image as the color of light will be Daylight White, rather than the Orangish glow of High Pressure Sodium.  Look into our high power Flood Lights , and decide on a pole height.  We can help with pole selection and light configuration. Just give us a ring. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
rope lights in Alumawood patio cover	Question:
	We're contemplating replacing our old wood patio cover with an Alumawood (aluminum) patio structure. Can the approx. 50ft 110 volt rope light that an electrician hardwired be safely used on the aluminum structure?
	Answer:
	Yes, as long as your UL Approved 120-volt rope light product is plugged into a ground fault protected circuit.  If you plan to use a dimmer control for mood setting, install the dimmer on the load side of the GFCI device  feeding the lights or it will trip when you start to dim the lights. The GFCI device sees this voltage reduction (dimming) as a fault condition on the line side. If you don't plan on a dimmer, we have a combination device. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
replacement for Hadco wall washer	Question:
	I have had the wiring from several of these lights deteriorate and fail. I have had to replace the sockets in every one of these lights. I never exceed the recommended wattage. Water intrusion is not an issue. If I buy cheap plastic lights at Home Depot as a replacement, I never have to replace hardware again. I would like a replacement light that has similar shape and color as the wall washer by Hadco, but is a different manufacturer since I've lost faith in them. What do you suggest?
	Answer:
	Try Focus Industries, they make a variety of wall washing lights, and they come in a great variety of colors.  Your problem with Hadco sounds strange, they are usually a great quality manufactuer.  If you have recently purchased them, your local Hadco dealer should be able to get you replacement parts on Warranty for you.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
12V landscape runs	Question:
	Is it OK to have three separate home runs each with only one 20W well light fixture on it? I'm using #12-2 for all my runs and all runs are less than 100 ft. The other run has three 10W path lights and one 20W flood spliced at a hub 70 ft from 250W multi-voltage xformer.
	Answer:
	Yes, it is fine to have multiple home runs back to the transformer.  You are well below my recommended 100 watts or less per 100 foot of 12/2 cable rule.  If you have a volt meter handy, I would read the voltages at the end of each run before stepping up the voltage at the transformer.  This will prevent premature lamp failure due to over voltage conditions and help you balance the voltage for uniform lighting. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
motion detector troubleshooting	Question:
	Motion detector floodlight has been performing well for 5 years. Suddenly it is misbeaving; motion sensor works only in the test mode. Have tried resetting the unit by wall switch. Thoughts?
	Answer:
	Bad news! Time for a replacement motion detector.  Obviously something has failed internally causing it to only operate in the manual mode.   We now have smaller, more sophisticated models since your last purchase five years ago. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Aziano Lighting - 3 Recessed Lighting Fixtures - 1	Question:
	Can you get these with white bezels? When will you have them in stock again?
	Answer:
	Give the ladies in customer service a call.  They can provide you with information or an alternative recessed lighting fixture. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
rope light clips	Question:
	your web site says mounting clip 3A is out of stock. When do you expect to have some?
	Answer:
	Good Question!  I will have somebody get back to you on that. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Halogen Puck light for glass cabinet	Question:
	We have a smaill glass doored display cabinet and want to use a puck light. Is a halogen light too hot or must we purchase a xenon light? If yes, can we simply switch the halogen bulb with a xenon bulb?
	Answer:
	Heat is a function of wattage.  Either one of the halogen or xenon 20-watt puck lights will work in your cabinet.  Depending on the voltage, they may be switched together. If you choose the 120 volt puck lights, you don't have to bother with a low voltage transformer and any incandescent dimmer will work.  We also have a LED puck light that produce very little heat! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design for under cabinet lighting products. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Transformer Question	Question:
	the transformer in my lamp just recently went out. the lamp has twenty 12V 10Watt bulbs. i need a transformer that is small in size, but can handle that load of power. i was looking at your transformer (item number RLLD1978AME) but i need to know if that will work. i am in a very big hurry to get this lamp working again! please get back to me ASAP and let me know what transformer is small, and powerful enough to handle that amount of power draw. thank you very much!
	Answer:
	We do have a Hatch 150 watt 12 volt electronic transformer that should work provided the size physical size fits your needs.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design regarding your low voltage transformer needs. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
scratch	Question:
	Hi, I just bought some Kichler light fixtures in oiled bronze. One of them has a tiny scratch on it. Any help on how I can touch it up? Thanks. Adrienne
	Answer:
	Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Motion sensor light fixtures	Question:
	Is there motion sensor fixture that lets you over ride the motion sensor. That is, can you manually turn it on?
	Answer:
	Yes, most motion sensor lights have a manual override feature. This is activacted by toggling the power switch repeatedly.  How many times depends on the manufacturer. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
LED Landscape lighting	Question:
	I can't find anything about LED landscape lighting on your website. There are several companies offering it now, Kichler, Vista, etc.
	Answer:
	Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Landscape lighting	Question:
	Can I just run #10-2 for all my wiring? I'm looking at a 500W transformer with 6 lights initially. It's a Loran Nightscaping transformer and Vista Pro Low Voltage LED lights.
	Answer:
	Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Arena Lighting	Question:
	Could your dusk to dawn mercury vapor lights be used in a horse arena. TThey will only be used occasionally. The costs of the units are significantly less than low/high bay lighting. My arena is 80x200 with the rafters at 18'. thx Paul
	Answer:
	Yes they would work, however, they are really quite an inefficient choice for lighting.  You may find that a fluorescent strip light may work better and fit within your budget.   Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
NuTone 665RP heat-A-Ventlite	Question:
	I'm looking for an easy replacement for my NuTone 665RP heat-A-Ventlite. Ideally it would be something I could just replace without much construction. Any suggestions on a comparable model? I've had this model for years now and have had to replace the heating unit almost every year. Time to move on.
	Answer:
	Look into the Panasonic Fans , find one that matches your housing dimensions, and you can pop out the Nutone. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
horse arena lighting	Question:
	I am interested in a quote/estimate on lighting an outside arena that has the dimensions of 66' wide X 198' length. Thanks
	Answer:
	You will be contacted by someone from our sales department. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
order	Question:
	I would like to order the lighted hula dancer #RLLD12143ROM I am having difficulty figuring out how to do that.
	Answer:
	Unfortunately, this item is no longer available.  You might find some of our other Tropical Lighting products quite nice. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
high ceiling lighting	Question:
	Hello, my main living room has 30 foot ceilings, there is lighting in the ceiling itself but it doesnt create a nice ambiance. The floor lamps and table lamps I have set up dont create anything nice either. I am looking for a soft concept, and one with reading light from lamps as well. There is ample wall space... any ideas or referals would be great, thanks
	Answer:
	Please send us some digital images of the room and we can get back with you with suggestions.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Damp location floods	Question:
	I have already constructed a system of 12 120v floodlights at grade level providing uplighting across the entire front of my home. I like using the new flourescent floods due to low energy consumption. The problem that I am having is not from the bulbs but all the water that is getting in the inexpensive fixtures and shorting out. Being that these lamps are surrounded by water sprayers, it's a pretty brutal enviroment. What is your suggestion?
	Answer:
	Your best bet is to replace your existing bullets with small fluorescent landscape lighting fixtures designed for outdoor use.  You may pay a little more up front, but you will enjoy the troublefree performance of a well designed fixture.  I am not a big fan of retrofit fluorescent lamps outdoors.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Blinking Xenon Light Fixtures	Question:
	I had xenon under cabinet lighting installed about 5 years ago during a kitchen remodel. Durning the last year, 2 of these started turning themselves off and then will pop back on after a brief time. They are hard wired to 110. Do I need to replace the entire unit to get it repaired? I did the easy thing and replaced the bulb itself and of course it had no effect. Thanks for the guidance!
	Answer:
	No, the transformer has a built-in thermal protector which is doing it's job.  This is due to age of the transformer or to wattage issues exceeding the capacity of the transformer.  Open up your fixture, measure the transformer, verify the wattage requirements and give us a call.  We have several low voltage electronic transformers that should work. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Candelabra base sockets	Question:
	I want to change the fiture on my chandlier to look like a candle, extend the socket up from oringinal socket about two inches. Then put on a lightbulb and lampshade, Is here apiece that can be purchased to achieve this effect? Thank you!
	Answer:
	Not really. Your best bet is to simple change the candelabra base socket to another length.  They come with adjustable brackets of various lengths so that you can customize the look.  Unfortunately, we do not have those style of replacement sockets posted. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
xelogen light bulbs for landscaping	Question:
	I have several fixtures throwing light onto landscape walls. my bulb burnt out. it reads xelogen 12v 30WX on the bulb. I cannot find a replacement anywhere. do you have replacements?
	Answer:
	I am sure we have something that will work.  Give customer service a call and describe what the lamp looks like and what the base looks like. That will tell us what kind of low voltage socket you have! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
door jamb switch	Question:
	I am deciding between the door jamb switch for my kitchen pantry and want to ask you why such difference in height of these 2 models: Perfectline - Door Jamb/Light Switches DN415 versus the Edwards - Door Jamb Switch EDW502A Are there durability difference? Thanks
	Answer:
	The difference between door jamb switches is related to the physical size and more importantly the operating voltage.  For a single door switch, the Edwards 120V jamb switch is the best choice.  If you are trying to switch multiple cabinets, like in a kitchen, the low voltage option is a better solution.  However, the 12V Edwards #44 option requires a remote low voltage transformer and a small lighting contactor.  I would consult a local electrician if you are not comfortable with these wiring methods. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Westinghouse ceiling fan part	Question:
	Hi I recently bought a UL-ES-Jewel-WHO5 celing fan. One of the glass covers for the light bulbs broke. How do I order a replacement It is a cobalt blue color.
	Answer:
	Follow this link to find a local Westinghouse Dealer that could get you a part for your fan: http://www.westinghouseceilingfans.com/locate.asp Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Lighting in family room	Question:
	I need help in lighting my new family room. The dimension of the room is 19.5W x 17L x 10H Furnitures in the room are leather sofa, loveseat, 1 chair, 1 recliner, end tables, coffee table and a big screen TV on a TV console. Walls are white. Currently we only have one center ceiling light. We wish to add more lighting to create some ambiance for everyday activities and entertaining too. We want to add some recessed lights and some eyeball trims to highlight the art works. But we are not sure how to place those. Please help us light up our family room. Thank you.
	Answer:
	Our indoor project specialist Re Fedeli is well versed in the realm of residential indoor lighting.  I will forward your info on to her and she will assist you directly.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Grafik Eye & dimmable CFL's	Question:
	Can I safely use dimmable CFL's in fixtures controled by the Grafik Eye? (I don't want to damage the Grafik Eye system - the expense of repairing/replacing would really negate the electricity savings of the dimmable CFL's!)
	Answer:
	It depends on the type of fluorescent lamp you are using.  I would consult Lutron directly for clarification.  Lutron does make a Grafik Eye fluorescent interface that must be used in conjunction with Lutron dimming ballasts.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Dimmer No Longer Working	Question:
	We have a 6 zone dimmer system but Zone 5 no longer works correctly. It is stuck on the lowest dim setting or it is off - no in-between. Can you help me identify the part that needs to be replaced?
	Answer:
	I would need to know what brand and what model you have to assist you.  If this is a wall box system like a Lutron Grafik Eye, it must be replaced or sent to an electronics repair shop.  Sounds like one of the components on the circuit board has failed. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
door jam closet lighting	Question:
	Hello, Im trying to light a closet with a 120v light and im trying to use low voltage for the door switches is there a product that can allow me to use a roller ball door switch to control a 120v flourescent light?
	Answer:
	Yes, you need a small low voltage transformer and a small lighting contactor.  The contactor acts like a switch for the line voltage power when the ball switch is activated.  The ball switch sends low voltage current to the coil on the lighting contactor which closes the contacts and turns on the lights.  Give us a call. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
occupancy controls	Question:
	i read on your website something about occupancy controls to turn on indoor lights for security purposes. what products to you offer in this area? thanks
	Answer:
	We have several motion detectors and occupancy sensors that will work inside your home or office. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
outdoor lighting	Question:
	Do you know where I can purchase 13-16 ft. long 3 diameter direct burial aluminum light poles that hold a 360 degree view acrylic globe? 120 volt.
	Answer:
	Sure, we can get outdoor post lights for you.  Give customer service a call and they will fix you up! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Low Voltage Wire	Question:
	10/2 Direct Burial Cable - TEC PW102LV The above item is listed on your web site at a sale price of $10. Is that correct? On the detail page the item is listed at considerably more.
	Answer:
	That is the per foot price...we prefer to sell it in bulk reels. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
outdoor soffit lighting	Question:
	I am looking for a recessed light housing that will fit into a 6 tall enclosed soffit. The pitch is 3/12, so I would need the angle of the bulb to be somewhat adjustable to illuminate straight down. the house is also on a salt water front lot in Seattle, so that corrosion resistance would be a plus.
	Answer:
	I would take a look at our Halo H99T remodel housing.  The adjustable Halo 998 trim will work with your slope. You basically use a hole saw to cut the soffit and push the wire up from outside instead of crawling in the attic.  Pretty simple to install and cheap to replace when the salt air eats them up! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Outdoor lighting question	Question:
	Home is one year old and is about 4000 sq ft. Did the landscaping already and has a wooded backyard. First: i want to light up the front of the house. Would like spot light to shine up the walls in the front( about 4 to 5 lights). can the low voltage lighting systems with a transformer give me enough light/brightness? if so what watt and how strong should the transformer be? Also, how long can (length)you run the wires on low voltage before it effects the brightness. Second: would like to light up two larger trees in the backyard. thay are about 60 feet high. Second
	Answer:
	To answer your questions: Yes, low voltage systems can give you plenty of brightness.  For your trees, due to the height,  you may want to look into regular 120V , or high voltage options. We have several very useful articles on our web site that can give you great ideas on how to design your low voltage lighting system.  http://www.residential-landscape-lighting-design.com/how_to_12_volt.htm http://www.residential-landscape-lighting-design.com/outdoor-lighting-transformers.htm Look into our voltage drop calculator for some ideas on wire sizing, wattage concerns, and power use. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Inverted Ceiling Light	Question:
	Thank you for your time. I am looking for a recessed dome ceiling light fixture that will be about 3' to 4' in diameter. I do not want shelf lighting for a dome, but rather a light itself that can be recessed that large into an existing ceiling. Do you have any suggestions for where I may find one? Thanks
	Answer:
	There are several recessed fluorescent lights that have a dome shaped appearance.  I have seen a very handsome one from Lightolier. Unfortunately, we do not have anything like that posted.  Check with one of our friendly customer service agents and they can help locate one for you. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Parts	Question:
	I have one of your pole lights that I would like to relocate to a wall mount style. Is there a bracket of some sort that will allow a pole light to be mounted to a wall. Thanks.
	Answer:
	I am not sure what light you actually have, but if it has an adjustable knuckle attached to it, you can use this wall mount device.  Unfortunately, we do not have an image, but you are welcome to respond to my email address directly with some more information on the actual fixture that you have, and I can find something suitable for your request.  Send any further contact info to :  dustin@rlldesign.com Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
landscape light post	Question:
	I am installing a landscape light post in my yard...I am trying to find out what the standard height for the lamp post should be?? Thanks so much!
	Answer:
	The outdoor post light should be roughly six feet tall for most residential applications.  As the scale of the property grows, so does the pole height. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
baseball field lights	Question:
	I'm looking for some reference material on installing lights on a baseball field. Starting with the concrete peers (size diameter and depth), our poles are 50 feet tall. Can you help?
	Answer:
	You would need to contact a local professional first who can provide a soil sample.  Depending on your location and what wind zone you are in the specifications vary. We cannot provide engineering advice unless we sell the equipment.  We are more than happy to assist you. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
LUTRON DIMMER DVELV-300P	Question:
	How do I wire this dimmer switch. The dimmer has four wires on it. At the switch I only have three wires, black, white and ground wire. Bob
	Answer:
	Here is a wiring diagram for your Lutron DVELV300 dimmer switch. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
security lighting contrl	Question:
	i install landscape lighting systems with photocelltimer control but would like to have the system ability to turn on with motion sensors after the timer turns system off at night
	Answer:
	Once you turn off the power with the photocell or timer, the lights will remain off.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Match Prices	Question:
	I found the Remcraft 2066 significantly cheaper on another website. Do you match prices?
	Answer:
	Send me the link...I'll take a look and see what we can do. send to ::: dustin@rlldesign.com  ::: I'll give it a go. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
bulbs	Question:
	we have outside security lights on the barn -- our problem is bugs -- the lights use a 175 wat medium base mercury vapor bulb that atracks gallons of bugs -- is there a bulb that is colored to lessen the impact of dead bugs?
	Answer:
	Only a yellow light can help reduce the bugs.  Short of a standard incandescent bug light, I would take a look at our high pressure sodium flood light sources.  Bugs are attracted to both the light and the heat. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Stringer Light wattage	Question:
	I was looking at the American Lighting - C9 String Light XC910012, and wanted to know the wattage for the 100 ft section. Thank you
	Answer:
	7 watts per bulb, 100' stringer has 1 bulb every 12", 700watts... Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
direct wire box	Question:
	for the 120v puck light LVPX40, where in your catalog is the direct wire box?
	Answer:
	We currently do not have the direct wire box posted for some reason.  I will have our staff add that part and contact you. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Soccer Field Lighting	Question:
	What pole heights are required for soccer field lighting. My specs say a forty (40) foot pole will be used to mount the 30 foot candle lights. Does that sound correct?
	Answer:
	Yes, that does sound correct for soccer field lighting.  Our commercial grade 1000-watt metal halide sportslighters used with wood pole brackets would be perfect for your sports lighting application. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Replacement lenses	Question:
	At our church we are looking for a source for replacement lenses for the bottom our 50 plus year old pendant fixtures. They have no manufacture name on them, they have 300 watt lamps in them so they do run warm. The original lenses are round, lightly frosted Pryex with several circles decreasing in size in the lightly frosted design, 11 1/4 in dia. 3/8's thick. We need five but would like to get ten as from time to time someone will drop one while changing lamps. If you can't help us would you think on any companies that might be able to. We are located in central Illinois. Thank you Bob
	Answer:
	We do not carry any replacement fresnel lenses for church lighting fixutres.  Perhaps one of these fine church lighting vendors can assist you.  Good luck! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
voltage drop	Question:
	Can 12 volt lights be 400 ft. from power source?
	Answer:
	Only if you use a high-voltage transformer...meaning, something greater than 12v coming out of it.   Have a look at our voltage drop calculating table. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Fluorescent dimmers	Question:
	I have a six light dining room light fixture that I would like to use with spiral flourescent light bulbs can I buy a dimmer such as the Skylark - SF-10P and use with standard flourescent spirals If so do I need to purchase an additional ballast
	Answer:
	Most fluorescent spiral lamps are not designed for dimming.  I would contact the manufacturer for information and guidance.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
12 or 16 gauge cable for more than 250 watts	Question:
	Hello, I got a 600 watts 12v transformer for lanscape lights, It is a 2-300 watt terminal block, the directions say that I should use a 12 gauge cable if I'm going to use more than 217 watts per block, but I only have a 16 gauge cable, I'm probably going to use about 250 watts per block. Would it be wise to use the 12 gauge cable instead the 16? or should I just go and buy the 16?
	Answer:
	Please purchase 12/2 direct burial cable and forget the 16 guage wire.  Let's do the math: 250 watts / 12 volts = 20.83 amps!  20 gauge cable is rated for 20 amps and 16 gauge cable is rated for 10 amps!  Check out our "How to design a system" page for more information!  The lower the voltage, the bigger wire you need! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
70 Watt High Pressure Sodium Mini Light Pack Wall	Question:
	I recently purchased two 70 Watt High Pressure Sodium Mini Light Pack Wall TEC PWPB3A but I am not sure which wires connect to the black and white house wires. Can you help me with this?
	Answer:
	Your wallpack fixture is designed to work on many different voltages such as 120, 240 and 277.  In your case, you should use the wire marked with 120V and connect it to your black wire and the white wire to your white wire.  The green or bare wire is the gound wire. Let us know how it goes and please turn off the power to prevent anyone from getting hurt. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
120volt Rope light	Question:
	I will be installing a cornice moulding dropped down about 3 inches from the ceiling wherein I will tuck in the rope lighting and plug into a 120V supply from a switched dimmer.. Can this rope light be dimmed? My fireplace is stone to the ceiling and will cause a break in the cornice. What do I buy to continue the rope light electrical connection on the other side without having rope lights across my fireplace? What is better to use in this application - 120 Volt or 24 volt?
	Answer:
	Yes, you can certainly dim rope lighting fixtures with any Lutron standard incandescent dimmer switch.  I would stick with the 120 volt rope lighting as it does not require a transformer and making it easier to install.  You can use the supplied connectors to jump accross the fireplace area.  You will need to use romex if the wire is concealed in the wall.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Halo square recess lighting	Question:
	I am looking for a new cover for my old Halo 8 x 8 recess lighting. Are replacement covers still available?
	Answer:
	It would be more cost effective to simply purchase a replacement fixture than it would to try and purchase just the lens.  The folks at the factory are not keen about selling just lenses. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
glare shield for AL-13-sm focus path light	Question:
	hi, I'm considering using the Focus AL-13-SM path light for a project-I'm familiar with them, but I know that if they are above eye level, it's hard to minimize the glare from them... I saw something called a glare guard, is there such a thing for this model light? thanks
	Answer:
	Yes, focus makes a glare shield for most of their low voltage path lights. Unfortunately, we do not seem to have that item posted.  Give us a call and we can order them for you.  You can also make one if you are handy.  Aluminum foil or any lightweight metal can be cut and installed inside the glass lens to customize the light distribution. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Landscape Lights	Question:
	I have some halogen landscape lights (MR16) that seem to be on some days and sometimes not at all. I tried replacing the bulbs but that didn't work. I have tested each light socket and confirmed that there is 12v coming into each fixture but the lightbulbs (new or old) will not light up. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
	Answer:
	Sounds to me like your MR16 sockets are bad.  I would change them or consider installing some new directional accent lighting fixtures.  The sockets are the first item to fail in both interior and exterior MR16 fixtures. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
landscape lighting	Question:
	I am installing some lighting along a run of hedges approximately 100' long and using about 20 10w flood lights. I am also using 4 50w floods to light up a big oak tree and probably 6 to light up 3 other trees. I am using a 600w transformer. What is the best way to run the wires, and what do you think of the set-up? Thank you
	Answer:
	Check out our "How to design low voltage lighting" for tips and information.  If you are using 12/2 direct burial cable, it is good for 20 amps or roughly 200 watts of light.  Try and split your loads into groupings using the 100 watt per 100 feet rule.  It will take more wire but, you will be less likely to encounter voltage drop issues.  Your plan sounds good! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Dimmer switch installation	Question:
	How to installing a dimmer switch to rope lighting new and add it on to a two-gang outlet. What type of dimmer switch and triple gang outlet would you recommend
	Answer:
	Any standard Lutron incandescent dimmer switch would work well on your 120-volt rope light.  Our light rope produces 5 watts per foot totalling 500 watts per 100 feet.  Any 600 watt dimmer control is fine. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
voltage drop	Question:
	Is there a formula for calculating voltage drop? I have a residential landscape lighting job and I need to know if I will have voltage drop with my fixtures. Thanks!!!
	Answer:
	Watts divided by voltage equals amps.  Check out our simple easy to use voltage drop formula.  A good rule of thumb is no more than 100 watts on 100 feet of cable.  You can't go wrong using this guideline. 12/2 direct burial cable is good for 20 amps and 10/2 cable is designed for up to 30 amps.  You are better off installing multiple homerun cables with lights in groups, instead of one continuous cable. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
WIring your motion detectors	Question:
	Subject is your RAB - Motion Detector Single Swoop Quartz Flood Kit: The back of our home is abut 45-50 ft wide. Because of the lay of the land and we are on a slope, one detector cannot illuminate the entire rear yard. Referencing the above model, would I be able to install two motion detectors and wire them so that: 1. Have both detectors wired so that if one detector senses motion and is activated, both detectors will turn on (and off together after the specified time elapses). 2. Have a light switch somewhere in the circuit so that I may turn the lights on by the switch to illuminate the back yard if I so choose 3. Turn the Switch OFF and have the motion detectors automatically revert to their normal function. If this can be done and you have a diagram that shows me the appropriate connections, I would appreciate it if you could email it to me. Thanks.
	Answer:
	You are better off using a single motion detector device to control several sets of exterior floodlights.  Motion detectors are not designed for 3-way wiring and you are asking for trouble getting them to work correctly on security flood lights.  Most motion sensors have a manual feature that is activated when the switch is toggled on and off.  The RAB Goodnight motion sensor has a unique dimming feature. Keep it simple! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
under cabinet lighting	Question:
	an electrician installed 1 flourescent lights under my kitchen cabinets but you can see them below the cabinets. I have researched other lightingpucks etc but the cost is ridiculous because the wiring has to be all redone. Is there any kind of small lights that can be hardwired to the connection when I remove the existing flourescent lights
	Answer:
	Have you considered using a low profile fluorescent under cabinet light fixture?  They have a outlet centered in the back of the fixture to accept wiring coming out of the wall. You could also install a small wood or metal shield under your cabinet to eliminate glare from normal viewing angles. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
12 volt rope light	Question:
	Can your 12 volt rope light be connected to the standard low voltage out door lighting system?
	Answer:
	Yes, our low voltage rope lighting products can most certainly be connected to a outdoor low voltage lighting transformer as long as you have the capacity.  The RLLD 12 volt rope light requires 5.5 watts per foot. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
wiring diagram	Question:
	I would appreciate if you could explain to me via wiring diagram how I can do the loop wiring installation and the T installation using the T connector for 12 Volts lighting. Regards, Jerry
	Answer:
	Check out our "How to design a 12 volt lighting system" page for more detailed information.  The T-connector is a crimp on device that allows you to branch off without cutting the main wire. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Replacement Landscape lighting bulb	Question:
	I was referred to your site by Focus Industries. I am looking for a replacment light bulb for Focus Landscape lighting at my house in NJ. The bulb that I need to replace has the following markings Prism 9H 12V 35W. It's a bayonet mount with a double contact on the bottom of the base. Can you help? Thanks
	Answer:
	We should have something that will work.  Give the folks in customer service a call on Monday and they can guide you the correct replacement light bulb. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Security Lighting	Question:
	We need to purchase approx. (5) lights and need some help with specifics. We have a 100' x 200' building and want to light up the outside areas. The building is approx. 20'high. We would like a very powerful light with a timer/photo cell on it so it only comes on at night and turns off and daylight. What do you suggest?
	Answer:
	You have several options for security lighting.  Our 400-watt metal halide wall pack light fixtures will easily mount to the building and provide excellent light levels.  If you want to project the light farther out from the building, I would suggest a metal halide directional floodlight fixture.  Both types of lights can be controlled with a photocell control.  I prefer controlling the entire switch leg in lieu of individual controls for each light.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
dimmer for christmas tree	Question:
	I HAVE A GE ARTIFICAL CRISTMAS TREE WITH 800 C5 WHITE LIGHTS THE WATTAGE IS 72WATTS PER SET OF 100,I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS THERE IS PLUG IN DIMMER I COULD USE. PS TREE IS TOO BRIGHT FOR THE ROOM IT WILL BE IN THANK YOU JOE AGRESTO
	Answer:
	The only Lutron plug in dimmer control switch we have is rated at 300 watts.   For a artificial Christmas tree with 576 total watts, you will need to split your light strings into two loads and use two dimmer controls.  Otherwise, you will need to fabricate a custom two gang dimming box that contains a Lutron Ariadni 1000-watt dimmer control, duplex receptacle with a grounded power cord.  Plug the box into the wall, plug the tree lighting into the box and the dimmer will control the intensity. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Outdoor Speaker Replacement	Question:
	We have an outdoor speaker by the pool that needs replacement. It's a rock speaker, but we only need the speaker not the rock. It is an OWI #573 and is 70 volts. Unsure of wattage. Is there a product you offer as a replacement that will fit the dimensions inside the rock allowed for the OWI? Please advise if you need more information...or, I could email you some digital photos if that would help. Thanks!
	Answer:
	We only sell complete rock speaker units and not replacement speakers.  It will be more cost effective and time saving to just purchase a complete outdoor rock speaker.  That way you get a warranty and will not have to deal with returns or moisture. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Hampton Bay 120v under cabinet lights	Question:
	I just purchased 6 of these to distribute under the cabinets in my kitchen. My desire is to hard wire these rather than plug into the receptacle. I'd like to pull all six wire sets together into one piece of lamp cord and then fish that singe cord behind the wall and into a receptacle with a regular light switch. From a safety standpoint, is this a good idea. If not, can you suggest and alternative approach? Thanks
	Answer:
	You would be better off terminating the cords in a formal junction box of some type.  Code requires that you install romex wire or B/X wire inside a wall. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Order status please?	Question:
	When will my order arrive? Your order has been received and is currently being processed. ===CUSTOMER INFORMATION=== Name: Elizabeth Mattson Address: 57 North Salem Road City: Ridgefield State: CT Zip: 06877 Phone: 203-438-5002 Email: Jmattson@tcco.com ===ORDER INFORMATION=== Order#: 120179 Salesperson: None Item #1 Product: Techlight - Horse Track and Arena Lights 01 Comments: NULL Quantity: 1 Price: 319 Options: 400 Watt DCMB1AN1, Multi-Tap (120,208,240,277), Black, 120V ===ORDER TOTALS=== Total Discount: $0.00 Subtotal: 319 Shipping: To Be Determined Tax: $0.00 -------------------------------------- Total: $319.00 Please be sure you have reviewed our return policy, which can be found at the following link: http://www.residential-landscape-lighting-design.com/Returns.htm If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us. Thank you. Please note: The charge on your credit card may appear as RLLD, LP. Or RLLDesign.com
	Answer:
	Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Commercial Lighting	Question:
	I am building a Apartment Community and need to design parking lot lighting. Can you help?
	Answer:
	Yes, we can most certainly assist you with your commercial lighting design needs.  In addition to parking lot lighting, corridor lighting and security lighting.  We also have great prices on vent fans and smoke detectors. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions or to discuss your needs.
12v light conversions to leds	Question:
	I have approx 25 low voltage 12v landscape light fixtures that use the following style bulbs- 20 watt 12v MR16 halogen BAB Flood by Malibu PN ML20W16C and 18 watt 12v bayonet base by Malibu PN ML18WB2C.I would like to change these bulbs to LEDs for obvious electrical cost saving and environmental reasons.Are there LED replacements for these style of bulbs made yet If so provide all details for obtaining them.Thanks from Canada.
	Answer:
	We do have MR16 LED lamps by special order.  Unfortunately, we do not have bayonet base LED lamps at this time.  We hope to have a better selection of LED lamps in the near furure. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Signage Commercial Application	Question:
	Hi, I am an Interior Design student and for my midterm project I was assigned to write a paper on Signage in a commercial building for both interior and exterior. I was wondering if you could tell me what types of bulbs are more efficient for the uses in a commercial building. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for your time.
	Answer:
	Fluorescent lamps are some of the best light sources to use for commercial sign lighting.  They are very efficient and have terrific lamp life up to 10,000 hours.  Read more about our sign lighting products.   Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
12V Halogen Transformer	Question:
	At a store in Amherst, NY, I bought a recessed halogen fixture that came with American Lighting 60 watt transformer model WH-601E6A-4 Class 2. For some reason the one that came with the fixture does not work. I can't find the product. Do you have it?
	Answer:
	We have a Hatch electronic transformer that is exactly the same as the American Lighting model.  It is rated at 80 watts and should not be a problem even though you have a 60 watt model.  Both models require a minimun 20 watt load to operate. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
24 volt lighting landscape	Question:
	I would like to run 24v lighting outside for voltage drop. Is it possible to use standard fixtures and just change the lamps. Thanks Jim
	Answer:
	The best way to overcome voltage drop, outside of using the correct size direct burial cable, is by installing a multi-tap transformer.  This will allow you to boost the voltage on long runs to maintain the desired output. Break your system up into several groupings of lights so that you can vary the taps.  I would not recommend that you change the lamps to 24 volts as you lose most of your lamping options. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Drilling Antlers	Question:
	How do I drill antlers, to make a lamp for my wife, is there a special drill bit. I drill rocks and make water features out of them but have never drilled an antler.
	Answer:
	We actually sell an antler chandelier  "Do It Yourself" kit complete with a video.  Unfortunately, it is not posted and you will need to call and ask for the thunder antler special.  It's a very cool video with all the necessary supplies you need to make your wife happy! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Lighting for an arena	Question:
	Hi, i am based in the UK and would like some advice on how many lights i require for a 40m x 20m (132 feet x 66feet) arena to enable riding at night and to show all areas of the arena without patches. also the lights are being run from a generator as we have no mains electric here. please let me know asap.
	Answer:
	Look into our 100 x 100 package for assistance, ulitimately the square footage is close to what you have.  If you want even illumination, then number of fixtures, mounting height, and wattage of fixtures should match close to what we have designed.  Our layouts were done by our IES certified lighting designer, and will offer even illumination throughout. Hopefully you have large generators as you would need 12,000watts to run the lights. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
parking lot and facade lighting	Question:
	I am looking for two parking lot lights to be mounted approximately 24 ft on top of a parapet wall cap. What do you recommend As well I am looking for two lights to illuminate the facade of the same building 24 ft tall and 60 ft wide. The current light fixtures are set approximately 15 ft from the facade and spaced 50 ft apart.
	Answer:
	We can usually work up a configuration to work for just about any application.  It is best to get a better visualization of the area that we would be mounting lights to.  An image, or basic drawing would suffice.  For the rest of the facade lighting, are you trying to replace existing fixtures, or simply add to a current set-up?  We would need to determine wattage desired, style of fixuture, and the mounting situation.  Send additional correspondence to dustin@rlldesign.com for further recommendations. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Lutron Dimmers 3-way4-way	Question:
	Have recessed can lighting in our kitchen on three switches. First two switches are 3-ways with one black screw each. Third switch has two black screws assume this is a 4-way switch. Installed a Lutron Maestro 3-way master dimmer with a companion 3-way dimmer for our kitchen works but third switch must be left in the on position and cant use. Does Lutron make a 4-way two black screws on one side that will work with these new 3-ways Sorry have only worked with 3-ways in the past and the first time dealing with a 4-way switch. Thanks for your insite and recommendation.
	Answer:
	Yes, Lutron does make a 4-way Maestro style switch.  We would be happy to order you one! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Foundation for comm. light pole	Question:
	Should the concrete footing be placed on an island landscaping what should the concrete height normally be with a shoe box pole of 24 high and more.
	Answer:
	It is always best to install concrete footings for commercial lighting poles.  Soil conditions and wind factors determine the actual size of the footing.  We suggest you contact a local engineer for specific instructions.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Outdoor security lights	Question:
	I want an energy efficient light that I can mount on the outside ends of my horse barn to light the areas outside on each end. It needs to have a sensor so that it will come on at dark and go off in the morning. I would prefer a light that can be mounted to the side of a metal building wall so that the installation looks good not scabbed on. Thanks, Rodney
	Answer:
	Check out our wall pack lighting fixtures.  They are designed for security lighting and will work well on your barn for many years to come. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Reccessed can lights blinking	Question:
	What's up with the thermal breaker going off and on in the can? The cans are approved for insulation use and are heavily insulated in the attic. I have two jobs with this problem. Electrician says to remove the insulation from on top of the can. This is not acceptable, for it creates a major heat loss spot at each fixture. Would appreciate some help with this soon. MJA
	Answer:
	Sounds like you have exceeded the wattage capacity of your fixtures which is causing the thermal protector to cycle on and off.  Check the UL sticker inside the recessed down light housing for approved lamp types and maximum wattage requiements. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
xmas lights	Question:
	Because of rain and sprinkler systems the connecters on the string of lights get wet and blow fuses is there any thing that can prevent this from happening
	Answer:
	Some people enclose these Christmas Light connections inside of small plastic bags.  I have also seen others use silicone to seal the connections.  Hope that helps! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
12V C9 Bulbs	Question:
	I have some luminary bags from Frontgate that take C9 bulbs but they are 12V. Im having difficulty locating replacement bulbs and was wondering if you might have them or know a source.Any help would be greatly appreciated.
	Answer:
	Unfortunately, we do not carry 12 volt christmas lighting bulbs and I am not sure where to send you.  Sorry! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Uplighting	Question:
	I am currently shopping outdoor lighting products for my home. I was hoping you could provide some suggestions. I want uplighting to shoot up my brick home. I can send a picture of the house if it would help. I am interested in low voltage. Thanks, Kevin
	Answer:
	Dear Kevin: A photo of the exterior of your house along with general scope of your project, would be extermely helpful.  Once we have an overview of your objectives, we'll put together specifications and lighting components which will make your house the envy of your neighbors.  Please email a photo along with details to dustin@rlldesign.com. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
fixture selection for oak tree uplighting	Question:
	On July 24 2007 I ordered Order 119084 three 100 watts metal halide bullet type fixtures to uplight oak trees. I need one more but I want it to have a warmer color. I think I need to use high pressure sodium or halogen lamps. If I am correct what flood fixture do you recommend for each type of lamp.
	Answer:
	Thanks for shopping with us! We have special order deluxe white metal halide lamps that will add a slight red tone to the output.  Your other option is to experiment with replacement lenses.  Give our sales department a call and they can assist you with this off the menu item.  Your other option is to use a mercury vapor lamp and introduce a blue green color to your trees.  This makes them look healthy and attractive.  FYI - You can use a mercury vapor lamp on a metal halide ballast.  You can't go the other way though. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact the expert at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
replacement transformers	Question:
	I have three pendant lights with 50 watt halogen bulbs and 12 volt transformers located in the canopies wired into a Lutron electronic dimmer switch over the bar in my kitchen. Two of the transformers have failed in about 2 12 years. I would like to replace the 3 cheap Chinese transformers with one quality transformer. What would you suggest
	Answer:
	I would go with a Hatch transformer as they are some of the best in the marketplace.  The small Hatch VS75 12 volt transformer will easily fit in your existing canopy and work well with your Lutron dimmer switch. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
outdoor security lighting	Question:
	We are searching for an outside security light similar to your Lumark LG175M fixture. We prefer US made product because the foreign produced item lacks UV protection on cover, it turns yellow after a couple of years. The electronics flicker from the beginning until burnout. Please let us know what you have available. Thanks
	Answer:
	Most of these exterior security lights are considered entry level and come with plastic lenses.  Lumark and Rab both make very nice fixtures that have UV inhibitors mixed into the plastic lens.  You can't go wrong with the Lumark light you selected or any of our outdoor security lighting fixtures.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
lighting a stone wall	Question:
	What would you use to uplight a stone accent wall that is an arc-shaped (curved wall) 12 feet long? i am lighting the wall from the patio side (mounted in the hardscape, not on the grass side of the wall). The wall will not have coping, so rope lighting cannot be tucked underneath. I was thinking a few small well lights with a partial lid or ones that tilt, set into the patio at the base of the wall, but i am concerned about having to use too many in order to create an even flow of light.
	Answer:
	Without a lip or coping to tuck in LED rope lighting, I would suggest using 4-5 small low voltage grade level up lights to wash the stone wall.  We have some Focus MR16 brass well lights that will accept a linear spread lens to help shape the light correctly.  For best results, incorporate a drainage system into these lights to prevent water build up and future problems.  You will also need a 12 volt power transformer and some 12/2 direct burial cable to complete the project.  I would run an individual wire from each light back to the transformer using PVC conduit as a sleeve.  Enjoy! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Outdoor lighting	Question:
	I have already installed a set of low-voltage landscape lights which are connected to a transformer with a clock to control when they go on % off. I would like to have the ability to control turning the lights on & off from inside my home, in other words a remote control. What products do you have that might work for me. Thank you.
	Answer:
	That depends on the type of outdoor lighting transformer you have.  If you have a built in timer control, you will need to remove the clock trippers and leave the switch in the on position on the transformer.  Then you can either use a remote timer control or a photocell.  Your other option is to install a switch inside and use a Lutron Spacer switch with a Lutron hand held remote control. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
football field lights	Question:
	we are installing lights at neighborhood football filed for practice and games. 3 Poles per sideline available need help in determining how much light is required or recommended
	Answer:
	A member of our sales team will contact you for suggestions. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Re: Prelit 9' Balsam tree by Vickerman	Question:
	Could you please send me an enlarged and true picture of this tree to insure this is what I want? Thank you.
	Answer:
	Please contact one of our friendly sales associates as they can send you this and other images to help you decide on a artificial pre-lit Christmas tree from RLLD. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Adding 110 V outlet to existing feed to transforme	Question:
	My friend has a landscaped area surrounded by a driveway. There is existing landscape lighting with a 220V feed in the landscaped area. He wants to install an outlet in the landscaped area. Rather than run a new wire (due to the driveway that would be very difficult) can I wire nut into one side of the 220 volt feed? There are only 4 lights fed off the transformer so the consumption relative to the feed is minimal.
	Answer:
	First, I would suggest confirming the 220 volt power supply is a dedicated circuit coming directly from the breaker panel.  If so, you can remove it from the double pole breaker and convert it to a 120 volt circuit by rearranging the wiring at the panel.  This will allow you to install a GFCI recepacle outside and use any 120 volt light or power transformer. Take a look at our handy high voltage landscape lighting kits or our low voltage lighting kits. Last resort, you could install a buck and boost transformer to reduce the voltage from 220v to 120v.  I would suggest calling a  licensed electrician if you consider this option. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
VS12-150 Hatch Transformer	Question:
	We finished a part of our basement and installed three separate lighting tracks each with Hatch VS12-150 Transformers. On the tracks are four Halo LV309 fixtures with MR-11 35W bulbs, a total of 140W per track. All tracks are wired to a single household switch. The lights often flash on-and-off on a single track as if the transformer is unable to handle the load. One transformer just failed and to solve another track's flashing problem, I deinstalled two of the fixtures so now the draw is only 70W (2x35W). I am reluctant to buy another VS12-150 since one failed and the other can't handle four 35W lights. What are my options? Thanks for your help.
	Answer:
	Hatch transformers have a built in circuit breaker protection to prevent overload or to detect short circuits.  How far away from the track did you install the transformer?  What size wire did you use from the transformer to the track?  I would make sure that you are allowing the transformers to breath and dissipate heat.  Otherwise, they should be working fine.  Just double check your wiring. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
RF remote Control switch for 800 Watt transformer	Question:
	I've been searching for a RF remote control for my outdoor lighting 800 watt Hadco transformer. The RF function must be cpable of turning on a 800 watt outdoor lighting transformer at a distance of a min. of 100 feet to the source of cureent (an outdoor electricical outlet. Ideally the R/F ENABLED MODULE that the RF switch would work with could handle more than 900 watts. Any suggestions? I've looked at the Black and Decker solution (Freewire) yet this will only handle 500 watts maximum. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Rob
	Answer:
	Any RF switch device such as a Lutron 1000-watt Spacer will control your magnetic low voltage transformer.  Focus makes a high voltage power supply that has built in dimmers for several zones and an option for X-10 controls.  You can also use a lighting contactor to fool the device of your choice! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.  We appreciate your business!
light switch	Question:
	I have a light, fan, heater combo unit in my bathroom. It is controlled by a 3 toggle switch unit on the wall. The toggles, which switch from side to side as opposed to up and down, are stacked on top of each other. The switch box is the size as a single switch box. The cover plate is metal and is actually labeled above each perspective switch light, fan, and heater. The switch is going bad and I can't seem to find a new one anywhere - looked at electrical stores and have done internet searches. Don't need to replace the cover plate, just the switch. Any ideas? Thanks much
	Answer:
	Contact www.nutone.com as they sell replacement vent fan and heater parts.  I would imagine the plate will automatically come with the switches. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Bathroom Fan Motor	Question:
	Where can I get a bathrom Fan # 2858-205-004 Fan duty,115v .5amps 60 cy, LR5304 C64620
	Answer:
	Dear Jim: We would recommend trying to identify the manufacturer for this product and then contact them directly.  Unfortunately, the numbers you had provided are not sufficient to establish the manufacturer. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Two Story Foyer Fixture Size	Question:
	Im ordering an inverted pendant for a clients two story foyer which has a ceiling height of 18 feet. The upstairs window is about 44 wide and the width of the upstairs wall is about 67. I have a choice of a fixture that is 22 by 22 or one that is 31 by 31. Which one would better fit the wall width and the ceiling height
	Answer:
	My preference would the larger of the two.  It seems more in scale with the foyer.  Try making a cardboard mock up which would help you visualize the fixture in the space. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Step / Block Lighting	Question:
	I want to put some step lighting in a raised concrete slab off my patio where we will be putting a spa. Our landscape designer quoted Vista lights, however their installation guidelines state that you can not have them with in 10' of a spa or pool. I like the Focus SL-17 series, are there any in that type that are sealed and can be in the vicinity of a spa? Thank you for your time.
	Answer:
	The Focus SL-17 is a great little step light.  For safety reasons, the National Electrical Code requires a six foot distance between light fixtures, pools and spas. This is true for both high voltage and the low voltage step lights you plan to install.   Just install a GFCI device to control the remote transformer powering your step lights. If you follow this guideline, you should have no problems. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Gas Post Lantern outside	Question:
	I cannot light the mantles on our gas lantern out front of our house. When I try to light mantles they just burn up not lighting. There was a time I smelled gas but do not any longer. I miss the lantern and want to fix the problem. Do you know what the problem could be Where should I start Please help Thanks
	Answer:
	I would start your troubleshooting exercise back at the gas meter by checking that the check valve is on. Then trace the plastic tube from the gas meter to the gas light fixture. If you have good pressure and not a cut tube, the problem is in the lantern itself. Try cleaning out the orifice on each mantle holder.  Those are the tiny little holes which regulate the flow of gas. If these are clogged up, the lantern will not work properly.  Your local gas company will assist you if you call them and express concern.  Afterall, they are interested in selling the gas and providing a safe product.  Good luck! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Switch for Outdoor Lighting	Question:
	We are installing a light for a sports court and would like to install a timer switch to turn it on and off. What type or brand of switch would be the best for extreme coldheat in Utah
	Answer:
	I would consider using a Tork mechanical time clock in conjunction with a Square D  lighting contactor. The lighting contactor is used to control loads over 40 amps and is basically a big switch. The time clock will be used to turn the contactor on and off.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Xenon light fixture	Question:
	Why would linkable GE Xenon light bar have to be mounted horizontally? The safety warning said do not mount on walls or vertical surface. Is it because of danger of touching hot light?
	Answer:
	Good question.  It has nothing to do with the operating position of the light bulb and must be related to safety.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Low Voltage lights	Question:
	Do you have the IES photometic files for the TS3-LU-cn landscape light. I am lighting our church shrine and need to enter the light into litepro to confirm lighting cals
	Answer:
	I am sorry, we don't have that information. Please contact the manufacturer directly for IES information. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
277 volt transformers	Question:
	Do you have a 277 to 12 volt 50 watt transformer? I need 6. Thanks, Marianne
	Answer:
	Unfortunately, we do not have something that would meet this requirement. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
light heater fan	Question:
	My house is eighteen years old and the exhaust fan in my light heater fan combo. in the bathroom is not working. Can I purchase a replacement fan for the existing unit I bought a new nutone at home depot but the fan did not fit my unit. Thank you.
	Answer:
	Try www.nutone.com they sell replacement parts for all of their old fan units. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Motor for NuTone LS 100SE	Question:
	My NuTone LS 100SE stopped working. Do you know the replacement part number for the motor? Is it easy to replace it? Thanks.
	Answer:
	Try www.nutone.com they have a comprehensive list of replacement parts available. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
horse track	Question:
	We are looking for a lighing package for a horse track this horse track is app 600 yards long. Only one side of the track need to lighted we are useing wooden poles we will also like to have two of 1000w light fixtures per pole
	Answer:
	A member of our sales staff will contact you for further inquiry into your project. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Landscape lighting	Question:
	Whats the difference or advantage of using MR11 vs MR16. Thanks much
	Answer:
	MR16's have a longer lamp life, available in higher wattages, and are used in a wider variety of landscape lighting fixtures.  The MR11, is smaller, its greatest advantage, and can is used in very small compact fixtures. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
gas station fixture	Question:
	I have pictures of a fixture that needs to be replaced ..can you look at it and let me know how I can replace it
	Answer:
	We may not be able to provide adequate guidance by simply looking at the fixture.  We would recommend employing the services of a local electrician. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
cove lighting	Question:
	I am interested in cove lighting for a huge arched barrel ceiling where the walls arch up and roll into this high arched ceiling. I am installing a light valance to define where the wall ends and the ceiling starts so that I can switch pain colors and add a warm glow to the room. Any product suggestions? I don't want any scallops. If it could be a controlled light dimmable or something that isn't too bright or too dim. Thanks 262.352.9121
	Answer:
	Look into our Phantom Cove Lighting. Low-Voltage operation,  fully dimmable, available in a variety of lamp options and custom lengths. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Mounting brachet	Question:
	Can Tecklight wood pole tenons RTBT, item no. RLLD2414TEC be used on a round fiberglass pole? Or is there another bracket for fiberglass poles. Thanks.
	Answer:
	If your fiberglass pole is between 6"-12",  you are in business with the pole tenon. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
WHAT LIGHT TO USE?	Question:
	I HAVE THREE AREAS ON THE FRONT OF MY HOUSE I WOULD LIKE TO USE UP LIGHTING TO ILLUMINATE. THE AREAS ARE 4 FT, 4 FT AND 3 FT WIDE WITH THE ILLUMINATION TO NOT EXCEED 10 FT IN HEIGHT.I'VE BEEN INTERESTED IN THE PAR 36 LV WELL LIGHT DUE TO THE ABILITY TO ADJUST THE ANGLE AND LEVEL WITHIN THE LIGHT ITSELF. I NOT SURE IF THIS IS THE CORRECT LIGHT TO USE AND/OR WHAT OPTION OF LIGHT BULB I SHOULD USE. I WOULD APPRECIATE A RECOMMENDATION OF A TRANSFORMER THAT COULD BE EVENTUALLY EXPANDED ON TO ILLUMINATE OUR POOL AREA NEXT SUMMER. THANK YOU.
	Answer:
	Par36 well lights work great for this application.  Consider one of our Focus Transformers for power. It is possible to have a dimming function integrated into the system which would give you better control over your light levels.  For bulb choices consider the width of the areas you are trying to illuminate:  "Flood" bulbs should work just fine.    Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Putting green Lights	Question:
	I have a small putting green in my backyard and am interested in installing your PGL-04 as my lighting source. The green is kidney shaped and covers about 500 sq ft. I think that six or seven lights would provide sufficient illumination. Im a little out of my comfort zone with the 110V fixture so I have a few questions. The total parameter is 123 feet. There are six irrigation heads in place The green is about 12 feet from access to electricity. Will six fixtures still cover it Will we still be able to run the fixtures from one source are the compact fluorescent bulbs available in black light from any manufacturer
	Answer:
	The PGL-04's are only available in 120v.  You should look into the PGL-01.  This would offer you a low-voltage option.  Have a look at the beam spread to get an idea of light output.  Six fixtures should be just fine for your green size. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Nutone QTXN	Question:
	I have read the directions over and over and I cannot find out how close attic insulation can come to this heater,vent,light,night light unit. Please tell me if insulation can touch the sides or go over the top of this unit.
	Answer:
	Dear Mike: You may wish to direct this question to the manufacturer.  Here is the link to their contact page http://www.nutone.com/about-contact.asp.  They should be to provide you with an explanation. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
RLLD3559TEC stake or stem	Question:
	RLLD3559TEC is what i am looking at - what is difference between mounting stem and stakes? I need about 20 and my current ligts all have stakes at bottom. Do I need a stake and stem? Thanks
	Answer:
	The mounting stem gives the light a particular height from the ground.  The stake stabilizes the light into your ground.  You will need both in order to properly install the light.  Although, there may be a possibility that the stakes you currently have will fit into the mounting stem for this particular light. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
NuTone Heat A Vent - 9417D	Question:
	I have a Model 9417D Heat A Vent in my bathroom. The exhaust fan has quit working and I would like to purchase a replacement exhaust element. Is that possible, what is the price, and how do I go about doing that? Thank you..........
	Answer:
	Contact www.nutone.com and click on the parts link. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Timer Won't Advance	Question:
	We have low voltage landscape lighting with a timer. Our power went out in a storm two nights ago, and ever since, the timer won't advance. We can manually turn it and the lights go on and off, so it appears the power to it is ok. Why won't the clock advance on its own?
	Answer:
	Sounds like the motor has failed on your low voltage transformer as a result of the loss of power. It is not uncommon for electric components to fail should the voltage vary beyond specified limits.  You can either put the existing timer on a photocell control or purchase a stand alone timer.  Either way, be sure and leave the current clock in the on position. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
bathroom heat light	Question:
	I already have a nutone exhaust fan which works very well. Do you sell separate heat lamps without the light and fan?
	Answer:
	We have replacement heat lamps and a couple of heat lamp units for you to choose from.  Have you seen our inexpensive heat/fan combination fan or the dual lamp heat/fan unit? It might be more effective to just replace the vent fan you have with a combination unit. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
outdoor motion sensor light	Question:
	Do you have an outdoor motion sensor switch that can be installed in an already existing decorative outdoor lamp I saw on a program on TV about this but they didnt say where to purchase it or did they mention a brand. Thanks.
	Answer:
	We have several motion detectors that may fit your needs.  Please take a look at our selection of motion sensor switches.  If you don't find what you need, just give us a call. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
High voltage vs low voltage	Question:
	I have an existing high voltage system in place in my landscape is it true that by using a low voltage system i would save in my utility bill?
	Answer:
	The quickest way to reduce your energy costs and save money is to install a dimmer control switch on your landscape lighting system.  This will not only reduce your maintainence costs but allow you to set the mood.  Why spend the money on a new low voltage lighting kit when you can simply install a dimmer? Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
BBQ grill lights	Question:
	Are any of your BBQ grill lights the plug-in electric type? I don't want battery operated. Thanks for your help
	Answer:
	Yes, we have both types BBQ lights.  You can select a deck mount or a clamp type to fit your needs.  Just select the options on one the BBQ product detail pages. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
battery operated table lights	Question:
	My company is throwing a large marketing party and our theme is Diamonds Are Forever. What can you offer in fiber optic battery operated lights for table tops and flower arrangements ??
	Answer:
	Sure, we have many cool party decorations designed for special events.  However, none are fiberoptic. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Poles for golf barrier netting	Question:
	I am looking for 4 poles, about 20 feet mounting height to install a golf barrier net to prevent balls from hitting our home. Poles will be installed about 30 feet-35 feet apart, net will be about 40lbs, 20 feet x 100 feet. Can you recommend and provide approx. price for poles from your site? Thanks
	Answer:
	I would take a look at our direct burial straight round poles that do not require a concrete footing for installation.  These would be the best option for your project.  A consultant will be happy to quote freight. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
floor lamp	Question:
	I found an image in Google that was linked to your web site but I am unable to find it on your site. I am also unable to attach the picture here. is there an address that I can attach the picture so you can tell me how to purchase
	Answer:
	Please email the image of interest to kim@rlldesign.com.  Please make sure to include your contact information.   Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Unobtrusive MR8 Fixture for address light	Question:
	I want to light my 3 dimensional address numbers that are mounted vertically to a 6x6 post. There is a handrail about 4 feet directly below the post that a fixture could be mounted to, but I would prefer something small that won't be too obtrusive. I found a fixture By focus industries that uses an MR8 lamp but none of the fixtures I could find have a mount that would work. can you suggest anything?
	Answer:
	I very much like the Focus MR8 directional accent lighting fixture that you have selected.  I would mount the accent light using a round canopy flange designed for just this type of application.  Of course, you will need an inexpensive outdoor lighting transformer to power up this light. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
transformer inside	Question:
	I am resurfacing my deck and want to incorporate step lights. I will add landscape lights later. I want to mount the transformer in my basement direct wire not plug in. I would still like to have a timer and photocell. Hopefully there is a cost effective recommendation without stainless exterior, etc. 600W multi-tap.
	Answer:
	We have many outdoor lightng transformers that can be remotely mounted. You can certainly mount a time clock adjacent to the transformer however, your photocell will need to go outside facing north.  This 600-watt multi-tap transformer, although stainless, is a great price.  You can remove the cord if necessary to hardwire.  The plug and plug features make this a good solution for your job. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
3/8 Rope Lights	Question:
	Plan to route a slot in crown molding and insert rope lights. Can the rope lights make a hard 90 degree turn? If not, is there a low profile connector cord to connect from one rope to another? Is there a design sample kit of rope lights that a can purchase? Tnx. al
	Answer:
	Two things... 3/8 inch rope light is no longer available, and to answer your question, rope light does not make a very hard 90deg turn.  May be best to make separate straight runs. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Lighting in Northern Ontario	Question:
	Hi, I was looking at your riding arena kit, and wonder how it would hold out in our cold Northern Ontario climate? I am located in Sudbury Ontario. Thanks!
	Answer:
	It should work just fine.  We have access to special zero degree ballasts should you have unusual requirements. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
School bus stop lighting	Question:
	I want to light a bench at the end of my drive so my daughter has light around when waiting for the bus in the morning.. Would like to put just 2 fixtures on the run, but it is along way from the house 295 ft. one fixture a flood pointing toward her bench and the other on a post with the address both right together at the end.. Nothing else on the line... is it possible to make that long of a run and get any amount of light output... If so what size controller, wire and bulbs for the best output..
	Answer:
	You best bet for a run that long is to stay with a high voltage (120V) direct burial cable.  That way you can maintain the voltage over that distance and provide your daughter with a good security light.  This is not a job for low voltage lighting unless you use a multi-tap transformers and step up the voltage. You might even consider either a post top lantern, floodlight fixture, or a motion light fixture. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Electronic transformers	Question:
	Hi, I wish to dim 6 circuits of low voltage lights using a lighting control module which sends out a DSI control signal and 230volts. I have been told that I need to use a tridonic 150 Va one4all electronic transformer but these are very expensive. I have 6 circuits to control. Can you suggest an alternative that I can use? Thanks, Shane.
	Answer:
	We carry high performance landscape lighting transformers that have multiple dimming circuits.  If you don't see what you need, contact customer service at 800-239-2939 and they can assist you. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design.
moonlighting	Question:
	Looking to moonlight a 20 X 40 patio from soffit mount 25 up. What do you recommend for that classic John Watson soft moonlight
	Answer:
	Well, to create moonlighting it is always best to create shadows.  Mounting lights on the house does not allow you to create the classic John Watson look. However, if no trees are close by, mounting the lights on the house is your best bet.  I would use a 50-watt mercury vapor fixture which produces a very nice and soft blue green light. You are better off using several small mercury vapor fixtures rather than one big one.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
ighting fixture	Question:
	We have two places that we require light fixtures but each also has two plugs where we will plug in radio etc. We want a lighting fixture that covers the plugs but has an opening for us to access the plugs. We do not want 2 per location - 1 for light and 1 for plugs.
	Answer:
	I am not exactly sure what you are asking.  Take a look at our combination night light and receptacle.  Is this what you are looking for? Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
sports court lighting packages	Question:
	We have a small multi sport court we are completing. Size is 40 ft. x 80 ft. What is the minimum number of lights and posts required to give lighting for a court this size Thank you Paula Smith
	Answer:
	We have several outdoor sport lighting solutions that may be of interest to you.  However, to answer your question I would use a minimum of two pole lights and four if your budget allows.  Check out the photometrics on our half court basketball court solution.  If you double that, it is about the same size as your new sport court. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Bulb for RLLD373TEC	Question:
	I am designing my own 12 volt outdoor light fixture. What type of bulb should I get to fit the: RLLD373TEC Single Contact Socket ? Do you sell them? Base - TEC MPLS
	Answer:
	You can use any automotive lamp such as a #1156, #1141, or a #93.  Each of these lamps has a different wattage with the #1156 being the brightest.  We do sell these lamps, just ask the customer service agent to assist you when you order the sockets. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Sign Lighting for a trailer	Question:
	Hello, I have a Food Concession trailer which is 6' W 12' L 7' H and I would like to light it up for the viewing of the graphics at night. I would like a low profile light so that it won't stick out so much when trailering it . The trailer will be parked for the winter months at a location that I will have a 110 volt power source. The gooseneck light fixtures seem to stick out too far. Please advise ...Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Lenny
	Answer:
	Take a look at out sign lighters as they would be a good solution to your request.  For a low voltage solution, check out the flex lights in our landscape lighting section.  You can always modify the mounting arms should you need something custom. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
manege lighting (horse arena lighting)	Question:
	I have a manege with rectangular shape :60*45 meters (approximatly about 197*148 feet).Please guid me about lighting level(minimum and maximum adequate and permissible illumination levels) and the other technical requirements such as glare, shaddow, etc. and proper lighting kit for this purpose. Regards B.Tiznobik
	Answer:
	Our 100' x 200' Arena package would work for your application.  The layout was performed by our certified lighting design team, and offers even illumination across an area of your size.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Step light choices	Question:
	I have some contractors installing some steps and a retaining wall for me. They are pouring concrete and will be installing a stone veneer. They plan on installing horizontal single gang boxes in the wall. I have not yet decided 12v or 120v lighting as that is another discussion. What I would like to know is what are the options of lights that will fit in the electrical boxes. A choice of 12v and 120v would be appreciated. I am thinking the sl -02 will work but whould i not need the box anymore or does the box fit in the electrical box.Thanks
	Answer:
	It is VERY important that they install the correct boxes! You can get the SL-02 back box with socket assemly in advance of the face plate if nescessary (FA-56). The correct box will not fix inside the usual boxes, rather it is used instead of. The SL-02 is an excellent choice for a step light in both the line voltage and the low voltage versions. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Replacement Flood Light	Question:
	I have a landscape floodlight used to illuminate trees. It needs to be replaced and is a Hubbell cone-shape. Uses a 175w mercury vapor bulb. The fixture is what needs to be replaced but I cannot find one. Do you have something similar that can be used Thanks.
	Answer:
	Sure, we have a full selection of mercury vapor landscape lighting fixtures.  Take a look and let us know if you need help selecting one.  We have three size fixtures and several different wattages. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Product selection	Question:
	I just installed track lighting that runs off of the same power source as the ceiling fan. I wanted to install a wireless remote dimmer that could turn on/off the track lighting without affecting the ceiling fan. Is the Maestro Single-Location IR Dimming Package - MIR-600THW all I need to accomplish this goal? If not, what else do I need?
	Answer:
	I would need to know more about your ceiling fan to answer your question. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
installation of TLR38-BZ	Question:
	I ordered 2 of these lights and a landscaper wired them to a Low Voltage transformer. They do not work. What do these lights need to recieve power?
	Answer:
	The lights you ordered are designed to operate on 120 volts.  Tell your landscaper to provide the correct voltage and you will be in business.  If he is uncomfortable, we have low voltage lighting kits that will make it easy for you. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
mercury vapor light bulb	Question:
	What does medium base mean? I need 2 mercury vapor light bulbs to replace existing bulbs.
	Answer:
	Medium base lamps have a base similar to your everyday ordinary household light bulb.  To properly order the correct mercury vapor light bulb you must identify the wattage and ballast type.  Give us a call and we will give you a hand. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
closet lighting w/fan	Question:
	We just turned our son's room into our walk-in closet. We now enter this room through what use to be the back of his closet. (now our walkway from our room into our closet) The light switch is on the other side of the room from our new entrance. We'd like to install a motion sensor for lighting but are concerned that it may not work with a ceiling fan. We leave the fan on at all times for circulation. Will a sensor work if a ceiling fan is left running or will it think someone is always in the room? Thanks for your help - Lori
	Answer:
	Just leave the fan on the pull chain and put the closet light on a motion detector.  It may require you to install another wire to split the loads. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
lantern 12 volt	Question:
	Where can I buy a small low voltage lantern for a ethnic statue in his hand? Thank You
	Answer:
	Any lantern you select can be converted to a low voltage fixture either by using a socket adapter or by using a special 12 volt A-19 25 watt lamp.  So pick out a pretty lantern and we will ship it out promptly to you. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Photo sensor	Question:
	I recently purchased a high pressure sodium wall pack with photocell. At night it goes on but during the day it seems to cycle on and off constanly even in the bright day light. What's up?
	Answer:
	That's weird.  It's usually the other way around.  I suspect the photocell is defective and it should be replaced.  If you place black electrical tape over the glass window of the photocell, does it stay on or cycle?  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Light Fixture Parts	Question:
	I need outdoor 3 inch post light fixture to mount a smoked globe. The smoked globe has a 4 inch base. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks -Craig
	Answer:
	Sure, our globe fitters are designed to work on both 3" and 4" outdoor posts.  They have a cluster of set screws that will adapt to both size poles as well as different size globes. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
outdoor rock lighting	Question:
	We just bought a house with rock lights in the garden. Only 2 out of 6 are working. Have changed bulbs. In front garden we have 2 lights. One was out, I changed it, it worked for about 10 min. and now they are both out. Do they all work on the same connector, like christmas lights, or do I have a bigger problem
	Answer:
	I suspect your rock light propblem is voltage related.  Landscape lights are typically not wired in series like christmas lights.  That means if one goes out, the others should work.  See if you can borrow a voltage meter from a neighbor or hire an electrician to verify that you are indeed getting 11-12 volts to each light from the transformer.  That is the only way to determine if you are getting too much voltage which is causing the bulbs to burn out. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
HPS Wall Pack	Question:
	Item Number: RLLD2649TEC Is the bulb included? Can you use a 60 watt with this fixture? What is the bulb part number for the 70 watt?
	Answer:
	Yes, the lamp is included with this 70 watt high pressure sodium wall pack.  It will not operate on a different lamp as the ballast is sized for a 70 watt lamp. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Warehouse Illumination	Question:
	100 YEAR OLD WAREHOUSE: gabled roof, high bay, 16' high at the corner x 60' wide x 140' long, no windows or glass. Ceiling / walls / floor have never been painted. How many 100 watt bulbs (at 15' with no reflectors) would be required to properly illuminate? Thanks. Bob
	Answer:
	That's a good question.  I am not sure 100-watt lamps will do very much in this size of facility. To be frank, I would not use an incandescent lighting source.  I would use a high performance fluorescent screw-in lamp with a 150-200 watt equivalent or upgrade to a warehouse HID lighting fixture.  You will be glad you did!  Give us a call and we will design a package that is right for you! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Parking Lot Lighting	Question:
	is there a way to add heads to an exsisting pole light without having to remove the whole pole from the floor i have seen light that were strapped onto the pole were can i find them if possible
	Answer:
	You can certainly add commercial exterior flood lights or banners to existing parking lot poles or decorative lighting poles with tenon arms and other pole lighting accessories.  However, by doing so, you are adding wind load or drag to the existing pole which it may not be designed to handle.  Our staff of outdoor pole lighting specialists can assist you with these types of issues.  Let us know what we can do to help! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
kitchen ceiling light	Question:
	Our kitchen ceiling (measuring something like 18" x 48")light needs to be replaced. It is nothing special, but I would like to replace it along with a small pendant light and chandelier over the dining room table and think they should be similiar since they are in very close proximity. I like the new bronzes or stained glass look. My style of home is somewhat eclectic-antiques. Perhaps not enough information from me, but do you have any suggestions. Lowe's and Menards do not offer in their design area. (I do see pendant and chandelier that I like, but no kitchen ceiling with pazazz and thought I need to find another of similiar dimension. Please help..!! Thank you!
	Answer:
	I will ask a lighting specialist to contact you with assistance in selecting a decorative hanging fixture for your kitchen lighting project.  Finding the right fixture is not as easy as you think and our lighting consultants can help you wade through the choices.  Since you did not provide a phone number, you might want to contact us for more immediate assistance. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Pressure sensor	Question:
	Recently I was in a higher-end house and the owner had installed a pressure sensor on the stairs, activated at both the top and bottom on the first steps. He was unable to tell me who made them so I'm hoping you've at least heard of them, and it wasnt some trick he was pulling on me.
	Answer:
	This is a device typically used with a whole house automation systems like Lutron or Vantage Lighting Controls.  The low voltage pressure switch triggers a relay which turns on the lights.  I am sure someone makes a stand alone system like this however, we do not carry such devices.  Please let me know if you find a suitable solution to your project. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
commercial lighting	Question:
	I am looking for a source for the large globe type (30"+) fixtures that are ususally seen mounted on poles in commercial settings
	Answer:
	Globes of that size are typically made from a polycarbonate material.  Although we do not have those items posted, we do have access to all sizes of globes through our vast network of post light manufacturers.  We would need to know more about your outdoor post light fixture to assist you with the correct globe.  Give us a call! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Malibu 600 W Transformer	Question:
	I have a Malibu 600W transformer with 6 terminals labeled A B C. The instructions talk about terminals A & B but make no mention of the C termianl. What is the C terminal used for? Thanks Andy
	Answer:
	Typically, outdoor lighting transformers are designed for a maximum of 25 amp loads per circuit.  300/12=25 amps. So, your 600 watt Malibu transformer has two 25 amp circuits, hence the third terminal.  One should be the common and the other two should be the two circuits.  I would check out the Malibu Lighting website for more specific information on the A, B and C terminals.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
indoor horse arena lighting	Question:
	My riding arena is 100'x 175'x(14-30' tall). What kind of lighting would you recommend? Our winters can be 25 deg. below zero at night and the arena is not heated. It is located in Creede, CO.
	Answer:
	High Bay Lighting would work perfect for this application.  For cold climates choose  fixtures with a Pulse-Start ballast, as these are designed for low-temperature start-up.  General rule of thumb for amount needed: You can expect a 1 : 1 ratio , meaning, Mounting Height = Diameter of Coverage Below Fixture... 14' mounting = 14' diameter of light coverage.  175 to 250 watt Metal Halide fixtures would be suffiicient  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
lights/ water problem	Question:
	Is there a lighting product that is water proof? Ground water is burning out our lights.
	Answer:
	Assuming you are asking about in-ground lighting, have a look at any of the manufacturers fixtures that we offer, as we have selected each for their quality production.  All fixtures we offer hold up many years and remain water tight.  In addition we have access to replacement parts for these fixtures, adding ease to the service and maintenance process as years go by. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
low voltage ambience lighting	Question:
	Can you legally run 10-2 low voltage cable through walls?
	Answer:
	Low voltage direct cable or landscape lighting wire is not rated for that application.  So, the answer to your question is no.  Pipe, UF cable and BX are rated for this use. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
beam spread / quantity of fixtures	Question:
	What is the beam spread for the LSI - Angled Reflector with Gooseneck ADINC? I have a 75' long painted sign on the side of a brick building that I need to illuminate. How many fixtures will I need?
	Answer:
	You could expect a light disperal around 4' per fixture, placing each Gooseneck Light so that you have 4" to 5" of over lap between each light pattern, you could expect to use 19 fixtures in total.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Sure Light LED EXIT light withbattery	Question:
	We moved into a new building with two of your exit signs Model AP70RWHDH and went to check and the lights would not come on. Found out the battery was not plug up to charge. Question: Where to hook up the battery to what terminal. One side is already wired in. Can't find any of old instructions and accidently tried to put end on a place and shorted out exit lights. Please help. Thanks, Mark
	Answer:
	Please contact the manufacturer for specific instructions.  I am not personally familiar with the wiring inside that specific exit sign and I do not have a schematic for reference.  If necessary, they can supply a new battery. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Low Voltage Post Light	Question:
	I currently have four low voltage post lights _ acrylic white globe lights with transformers. I'd like to simply replace the globe lights with a more updated light. I want to use the existing low voltage wiring and just replace with lantern style lights. I'm having trouble finding low voltage pole/post lights.
	Answer:
	Have a look at the Focus lantern-style low voltage post light.  This light will slip over a 3" post.  If you need to match color, let us know and we will see what we can do. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
looking for a professional	Question:
	we are looking to update and expand our outdoor lighting at our home in englewood, nj. can you reccomend a professional in our area who can help us design and implement a lighting plan?
	Answer:
	We are not aware of anyone in your area.  However, we have done remote design many times.  If you are able to provide images, overhead dimensions, and some of your ideas as to what you would be interested in doing, we can work with you. Send any info to: dustin@rlldesign.com  or call me direct at  x 105. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Ropelight Sculpting	Question:
	Is it possible to blackout or obstruct sections of ropelight with, say, electrical tape to define lettering (like neon tubing)? Also, does the ropelight have the flexiblity to bend at a right angle?
	Answer:
	Yes, you can tape or paint sections of light rope to conceal lamps.  This does however entrap heat which may be an issue over time.  Not all bulk 120-volt light rope can be bent at sharp angles.  It depends on the product and how the wiring is configured.  Have you seen our rope light accessories for special connectors?  Are you looking for a particular sports team sign by chance? Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Golf lighting	Question:
	Do you have lighting that would be capable of mounting on the ground and to look upward and light the bottom of the golf ball in flight....
	Answer:
	We have many flood light fixtures that would work for your golf lighting application.  Are we talking lighting for a driving range or something different?  You might call the consultants and describe your application.  We have commercial floodlights and sports lighting fixtures for bigger projects. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
elec load estimate	Question:
	I am calculating the load requirement for a proposed new warehouse. What will each TH16A-480 volt Hi-bay light draw in KW per hour?
	Answer:
	I found this website very helpful in calculating kilowatts per hour.  Please let us know if we can provide you any photometric calculations or assist you with a formal lighting design.  We are more than happy to assist you with the design and budget for your commercial warehouse lighting fixtures. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
MOUNTING LIGHTPOSTS	Question:
	WE ARE LOOKING INTO REPLACING OUR LIGHTPOST PROBABLY WITH 25'. PRESENTLY, THE POSTS ARE BOLTED DOWN TO 1" THREADED BOLTS COMING OUT OF A 20" HIGH CEMENT BASE. OUR CONCERN IS ONE INSTALLER WANTS TO CUT THE CORRODED AND STRIPPED BOLTS TO A POINT THAT THEY CAN RETHREAD AND PUT A 3"COUPLING NUT. ANOTHER INSTALLER WANTS TO USE A HILTI RE 500 EPOXY WITH A 1" ANCHOR DRILLED 9" DEEP. GIVEN A 2000PSI CEMENT, THE EPOXY HAS A 10,385# TENSION LOAD AND A 19,430# SHEAR LOAD. IS THIS ADEQUATE
	Answer:
	I like the second option you have described.  However, to properly answer that question, I would need to consult my manufacturer for technical advice.  Depending on your location it would be a good idea to check the wind zone chart.  Contact customer service and they will get you the answers.  We take our commercial pole lighting very seriously! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
tennis court lighting	Question:
	can you provide the photometric data TEC Court 9 listed in your lighting packages
	Answer:
	Yes we can!  I will ask a lighting consultant to provide you that information and assist you with any other tennis court lighting information you may need to make a decision.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
lighting part	Question:
	I have been trying to find an electric switch that is attached to a two bulb receptical that is on a ceiling fan. The part is a Zing Ear ZE310D 660 watt and 250 volt. Do you know where I can obtain this? Thanks
	Answer:
	You might find a suitable replacement at Home Depot or Lowes.  They both have a good selection of pull chain switches for fans. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
70 watt HPS wall mount fixture	Question:
	I have (2) 70 watt HPS wall mount fixtures (RLLD2649TEC). Both are wired with a switch and have photo cells. the switch is left on and teh photo cell turns the light on/off accordingly. Both now have either bad photo cells or ballasts. Both are 2 years old and were installed by a licensed electrican. I am reluctant to replace them with the same kind if I have to replace the fixture every 2 years. Can you tell me anything about the required wiring, photo cell and ballast life? Is there something I could have done to prolong their life? Thank you.
	Answer:
	It sounds like you are describing a very normal installation.  However, these fixtures should not have failed in two years.  It sounds to me like something funny is wrong with the installation.  I would check the voltage at each fixture to confirm that you are indeed supplying 120 volt power.  Are they blinking on and off?  If so, this may be caused by reflected light which is fooling the photocell to turn off.  Try putting black tape over each photocell to see if that clears up the problem.  I hope one of these ideas is helpful. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
pool light transformer	Question:
	I have a Dark Buster light in my pool, the transformer is bad, the box says 120V-60Hz-35VA/12V the transformer has the following numbers on it 68001 A+ OBJY2 130R2 EIA172-0228 H Any help finding a low cost replacement would be greatly appreciated Thank You
	Answer:
	If you need a low cost outdoor rated transformer, look at the Intermatic Power Pack.  This should work fine as a suitable replacement for your current set-up. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Pagoda Light Replacement	Question:
	One of my driveway lights was damaged and I need a replacement. The light data is as follows: * Red*dot CAT.NO.G30 * LISTED 921C GARDEN LIGHT * 120v, 75 WATTS MAX. * SUITABLE FOR WET LOCATION The junction box that it is mounted on also needs to be replaced. It has 2 outlets on bottom for wires and one on top for the light mounting. What should I order as a replacement?
	Answer:
	The replacement for this fixture would be the Red Dot K330 , and you can find the suitable junction box by searching through what we offer. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Beeping smoke detector	Question:
	We just had installed your combination hard wired smoke / CO2 detector by an electrician, and after a couple of days it started to beep. Now every minute or so, it beeps twice quickly and the smoke indicator light flashes once. Any idea what it could be?
	Answer:
	Have you checked to see that you are getting 120 volt power to the combination smoke and CO2 detector?  Beeping is a warning signal that either the house current or battery current is not operating properly.  You might ask the electrician to take another look for safety and peace of mind. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Flag Pole Lighting	Question:
	Hi, I'm looking for a nice light for lighting a 30' flag pole. I am looking at the RLLD2513FOC model light, and my question was to make sure that would be a good light to illuminate my flag pole Your help is greatly appreciated! Thank You , Cody
	Answer:
	I am not so sure that particular fixture would be powerful enough to project light up to 30'.  We have pre-designed kits for flag pole lighting that would work much better for your application.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Malibu multi-line low votage transofrmers	Question:
	We recently purchased 2 900 watt and 1 600 watt multi-line malibu transformers. All three are incredibly noisy, rendering usage impossible. Any ideas why?
	Answer:
	I would suggest that you return your Malibu transformers for a credit and take a look at our high voltage outdoor lighting transformers.  The are well made, quiet and very good quality. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Transformer	Question:
	I am considering purchasing 3 of your "new" low voltage underwater fixture using MR11/20watt. Do you offer transformers for those fixtures?
	Answer:
	Yes we do, look into the Focus Transformer, there are options for timers and an integrated dimmer. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Putting green lighting	Question:
	I have a putting green being installed of 600 sq ft with diminsions of approximately 35 X 15. How many putting green lights are needed of the low voltage or 10 volt yolt.
	Answer:
	I would use 4-6 low voltage lighting putting green fixtures.  For something a little nicer, thats holds your putter and a cold beer, check out the fluorescent low voltage putting green lighting fixtures.  You will need direct burial cable and a transformer to complete the project.  Be sure if you go fluorescent to run individual wires to each light back to the transformer. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Long wire run	Question:
	I want to install two post lamps about 300 feet from the transformer. I have a run of 8 ga. wire from the transformer out about 100 feet. Can I make this work adding a lower ga. wire for the remainder of the run? The lamps on the posts will be 25 wa. each.
	Answer:
	Yes, you can certainly install 12 guage direct burial wire for the last 100 feet or so.  I would however, order a multi-tap transformer that will allow you to raise the voltage as needed. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Lighting equipment needed?	Question:
	I am planning a 110v system for my landscaping. what equipment would recommend to complete the project. I would like to use 5-8 of your Red Dot - Mushroom 7.5" Path Light - K811BR. and need a recommendation as to a good light to shine on the house (4-6) And additional equipment to complete the electrical wiring, (photo cell, wiring, switches etc).
	Answer:
	That is a loaded question as we have many options for 120 volt landscape lighting equipment.  I like the Red Dot fixtures you have selected and would use a grade level junction box for a clean look.  Check out the Focus fluorescent flood lights and the Focus power post for mounting your floodlights for the house. I will have a lighting consultant contact you with more exciting options. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Door Jamb Switch for Sliding Door	Question:
	Hi, I am an architect for this high-end retail project in New York City and looking for a door jamb switch (or anything similar) for a sliding closet door. I have read your door switch products by Edward, but I don't know if it will work for sliding door. One reason is that when the door is not fully shut, the light will always on. Please kindly give me any recommendation on what kind of switches should I specified. Thank you!
	Answer:
	There is not really a sliding door jamb switch that I am aware of.  You might consider using a magnetic switch similar to what the alarm guys use or a ball switch and run it through a low voltage lighting contactor.  This will allow you to control multiple doors from one power source.   Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Parking lot light problem	Question:
	My company has a large outdoor parking area in which there are several light poles set up, which are connected to a light sensor. For a long time, everything worked great, but now the lights will power on, then go off, then power on, then go off, etc. Is this a bulb problem or is it a sensor problem or what? Please help!
	Answer:
	Has someone worked on these lights or changed the photocell recently?  If so, they have pointed the photocell towards the light or it is picking up a reflection from a building or structure.  This will fool the sensor into thinking it is daylight and turn on and off.  Be sure the photocell you have is pointed North and not being influnced by the commercial parking lot lighting problems mentioned above. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
residential outdoor volleyball light pole	Question:
	Can I buy from your company the pole and light in a package?
	Answer:
	Of course you can.  We have many options for both residential and commercial volleyball lighting systems.  Whether you need a simple pole light or a complex lighting system we are here to help.  I will ask a consultant to contact you today! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
remote light system docs office	Question:
	We are constructing a 40,000 sq ft building to run 8 docs at a time. we need a lighting system to enable the front desk to alert the dr. station when a patient has arrived. Do you have any suggestions?
	Answer:
	Sounds like you need a comprehensive lighting design and control system.  I would contact Illuminations Lighting Design for asistance at 800-863-1184.  Ask for the home automation department and they can give you a hand. Once they have assisted you, we are more than happy to provide you a quote on the materials. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Uplighting Trees and Harsh Weather	Question:
	Hello - Can you tell me what you recommend for uplighting two 20'foot trees (a very thin Pear tree--not fruit bearing and a Japanese Maple). The trees are on opposites of my yard and frame the front of the house. They are planted in flower/mulch beds. Please keep in mind that the Michigan weather is very harsh so I'll need something that can stand up to very cold winters. Also, I'm wondering if you can make a recommendation on the rest of the lighting if I provide you with a picture? Thanks, Jack
	Answer:
	We are more than happy to assist you with a comprehensive landscape lighting design.  Just send us some digital images from at least three angles and we will contact you with ideas and costs. For the two trees, I would take a look at our low voltage lighting kits as a great place to start.  They have everything you need to light the trees and the front of the house for that matter.  We also have copper landscape lighting kits should you want to upgrade.  I would put two halogen 20 watt lights on each of your trees for balance and beauty.  Start by setting up a test and experimenting with various locations before intalling the lighting and wires.  That way you can have some fun and get the best look for your home.  Pay attention to the shadows on the house created by the lights.  This is how you create mood and ambiance.  Check out these images in our gallery! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Xenon 120V Puck Light Fixtures	Question:
	I would like to install 3 puck lights using 120v power to each light. Need wiring diagram
	Answer:
	It is really quite simple to hook up 120 volt puck lighting fixtures.  The cords and connectors come with the products dependingon the model or accessories you purchase.  I recommend using a T-25 staple gun to attach the wires under the cabinet for a finished look. The four light 120 volt puck light kit comes with everything you need to install the lighting. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Motion lighting 12 volts	Question:
	Can a motion sensor be connected to an existing 12V low voltage transformer that will turn the low voltage landscape lighting on after the timer turns it off each night.
	Answer:
	Yes, take a look at the 12 volt motion detector from RAB. This motion sensor works on 12 volt current and can handle up to 96 watts of light. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Garage light fixture with photocell	Question:
	Looking for a garage light that will mount on an eave and is light sensitive i.e. goes on at night and off with daylight.
	Answer:
	We have both motion activated lighting fixtures as well as exterior flood lights that will accept a photocell control.  For the motion fixture, I would take a look at the RAB Motion Light.  For the simple photocell version, take a look at the Remcraft 2062 with a button photocell option.  You simply drill a small hole in the canopy for the photocell. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Front walk lighting	Question:
	We are landscaping our front walkway up to our home which is a large, Italiante Victorian. We are wanting to add 4 light posts to our walk. I was looking at your Adjust-a-post brand lights but I can't figure out what I would need for a complete light post. I would like the 8' pole with the Victorian lamp top. I also would like the lights to have a sensor to come on at dusk and turn off at dawn. I also saw a component that could be added to make the post an outdoor electric outlet which I think would be handy. Please tell me all the parts I need to make a complete, working light pole.
	Answer:
	Why don't you send a digital image of your home to the lighting designer.  He can help select the appropriate decorative post light with automated controls.  Are you also considering doing any low voltage landscape lighting as well? Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
baseball field lighting	Question:
	looking into putting lights on the high school baseball feild. we were wondering how much it would be in a rough figure. the field is 220 to left and right feild and 240 to center
	Answer:
	We have done several baseball and football fields fields recently. We would be happy to provide you a formal quote on a lighting package.  I will have our lighting designer call to get a few more details before quoting the package.  We have packages for those on a budget as well as commercial packages for larger facilities.  Do you want use to illuminate just the field or the surrounding stands and parking? Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Repair Shop Lighting	Question:
	We plan on expanding our facility and are wondering what the best lighting option would be. Our ceiling will be at least 26' high and as much as 28'. We want the brightest light possible that will cast the least amount of shadows, and not be so hot that the technicians will feel like french fries. Also what would be the benefit if any of using 3-phase voltage lighting?
	Answer:
	High bay lighting fixtures are your best bet for good quality shop lighting.  I like the 400-watt metal halide commercial high bay lights for what you have described.  We are happy to do a formal lighting design and build you a comprehensive lighting package.  All our fixtures come with multi-tap ballasts which allow your electrician to select the correct operating voltage.  Three phase power really only saves money on items that have motor loads like your air conditioner.  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.  We would be honored to help you see your office in a new light!
Puck Lights	Question:
	I just purchased some xenon 3 puck lights and an appropriate voltage transformer (American Lighting). The installation instructions that are included with the puck lights show connection using a terminal block, but no terminal block was included either with the puck lights or the transformer. Is it necessary to use a terminal block? Thanks for your help.
	Answer:
	It is not necessary to have the terminal block if you use small wire nuts to make the connections.  Both are legal means of splicing the wiring! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
flood lighting for business sign	Question:
	I need to flood a big business sign, 30 ft wide, 6 ft high, the lights can be spread out from 8 to 15 ft away from the sign and aprox 1-2 ft lower than the sign, tilting up toward the sign. I would like to have it be white light vs yellow type light, 120 v, weather proof,......what do you suggest please?? thanks, Joe
	Answer:
	Techlight's sign lighter would work perfect for this application.  It would take about 4 fixtures to do the job, set back around 5-6 feet. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
ceiling fan replacement lights	Question:
	I have recently moved and my ceiling fan globes were broke in the process. I am looking for replacement globes, in particular 4 of the Concord Dark Amber Crackle glass globes. Can you let me know if they can be ordered and if so how much for 4 of them? Thanks Jennifer Hartl
	Answer:
	I will ask a customer service agent to contact you regarding replacement glodes.  Do you by chance know the part number of the fan or have dimensions on the glass? Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions. We look forward to assisting you!
AV Backlighting for Flat Panel Screen	Question:
	Need some help. I am building an AV room and would like to install fluorescent back lighting (behind the flat panel screen) using a IR remote dimmer ballast. Light source needs to be 6500K with CRI as close to 98 as possible. I am thinking two recessed wall fixtures with a single 24" fluorescent tube in each. Can you tell me if this tube/fixture/IR ballast combination exists or recommend something that can do the job. Obviously I would like the lights set low profile on the wall and hidden behind a 50-52" plasma/LCD screen to the left and right of the wall mount.
	Answer:
	Have you considered using LED rope lighting fixtures as a much easier solution?  They will prevent interference that may be created by the ballast or lamp.  You can still control these lights with a dimmer control using a Lutron Spacer RF or Lutron Radio Ra control. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
break over pole	Question:
	I need 9 metal poles to mount flood lights. 8 - 20 feet and one 30 feet. do you offer a break over pole to allow a pole top mounted lights to be lowered to the ground for repair ?
	Answer:
	Unfortunately we do not have breakover poles at this height. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Size of exterior Wall sconces	Question:
	Are there guidelines to assist in selecting the size of front door exterior traditional carriage light wall sconce lamps? Two story traditional brick home -- exposed front door--no cover. When is 10 - 12" width 36" height appropriate vs 9.5"w x 20-24h? Also what is appropriate sizing for carriage lamps for 4.5' brick columns?
	Answer:
	Selecting a decorative lantern for the front of your house can be a challenge.  I like to suggest to my clients that they create a actual size cardboard template and perform a test.  That way you can tape up the templates , stand back and select the appropriate size for the house.  This is the fastest way to narrow your selection and confirm your decision. Once you have a size in mind, we trust that you will come back and let us assist you with a decorative wall mount lantern selection. Thank you so much for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please do contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
motion lights alternate on and off.	Question:
	I have 2 motion lights on the same switch. For the first few months they worked fine. Now, when I turn on the switch, both lights come on for about 30 seconds. Then they alternate coming on for 30 seconds. It is freaky. Any idea what is goin on?
	Answer:
	That is a tough one to troubleshoot without being there.  Sounds like you may have sustained a spike in voltage or a lightning strike which has damaged the unit(s).  Try disconnecting them and testing them one at a time. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
flourescent lamps in cold weather	Question:
	I am installing 6 street lights in Northern MN. If I use flourescent lamps in the fixture will they work in the cold weather? Thanks, Forrest
	Answer:
	All light bulbs and light fixtures, except incandescent types, are affected by extreme temperatures to some degree.  Make sure that you are selecting a fluorescent fixture with a zero degree ballast so that it will operate in cold weather conditions.  Let us know if we can help you select a decorative street lighting fixture! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Air tight Recesslight trim	Question:
	If I have a IC rated recess light and I add a air tight trim to it is it now considered an Air tight fixture??
	Answer:
	Yes, that is correct!  Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Hot cable and lights don't work - HELP!	Question:
	I installed a Malibu 600W Power Pack, 12 lights on a Carol Landscape lighting cable (Heavy Duty 12 Gauge). Because the outlet was in the back of the house and the lights are in front, I got a 100 ft cable. Install went fine, but when we hit the switch, only the first few lights went on, and they were very dim. I recut the connection to the transformer box and ensured a clean wire strip. I verified that the connection had 1/8th inch clearance from the wire insulation. Then I tried again, same thing. In the course of this, I knealt down and touched the cable and it was extremely hot to the touch. So I unplugged the transformer and started net searches on what I could be doing wrong. I can find no information around a hot cable when everything else looks okay. Except that the lights don't work and the cable is hot, of course. Suggestions?
	Answer:
	You are experiencing classic voltage drop and high amperage isses caused by improper wire size.  Although the transformer is big enough, the wiring is inadequate to handle the loads. Let's do the math to see why: 600W/12V = 50 amps! 12 guage wire is only rated for 20 amps.  That is why you have turned your landscape wire into a temporary heating element.  I would move the transformer and split the load into three home runs.  50A/3 = 16.67 amps! Take a look at our handy "How To Design 12 Volt Lighting Systems" page for more information and solutions. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.  We are here to help!
motion detectors	Question:
	I want to place a string of low voltage lights down my driveway and have a motion detector at both the top and bottom of the driveway control the lights. Can you tell me what sensors are required and what the wiring schematic will be? Thank you Walt Emmett
	Answer:
	For motion sensing look into the RAB Stealth 12LV for your application.  This could work in between your transformer and lights.  Or you could use a 120v version in between your power source and transformer. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Occupancy switches with dimmers	Question:
	Can I use a dimmer wired after an occupancy switch?
	Answer:
	Yes, you can use a dimmer control if installed after the occupany sensor.  In other words, install the dimmer inline between the sesor and the light fixture.  That will allow you to enjoy automated lighting with dimming features.  That's a great idea! Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Battery Operated Lamp	Question:
	I'm looking for a battery operted lamp to go on a table behind a davenport. Traditional style would be nice.
	Answer:
	Unforunately, I have been unable to locate a battery powered lamp to fit your request.  House of Troy makes a nice battery operated piano lamp, and picture lamps, but not a "traditional style" table lamp that runs on batteries. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Two different voltages in one pipe	Question:
	Can I run low voltage lighting wire (12 gauge) in the same conduit as 110 power? It would only be 6 feet under a concrete patio. Thanks.
	Answer:
	High voltage power requires the use of a ground and of course low voltage power operates on a two conductor system without a ground.  The experts do not want you to get the two confused which may result in electrocution or injury.  However, if you clearly mark the wires and provide a divider inside the junction box to seperate the two voltages, it should be fine.  If possible, it is always better to run individual conduits. Thank you for contacting Residential Landscape Lighting & Design. Please contact us at 1-800-239-2939 if you have any further questions.
Door Jamb switch on closet	Question:
	I just purchased a couple of Edwards EDW44 Door Jamb Switches from your online website and found and ordered a couple of White Rodgers 3TZ56 Fan Center Control with transformer/relay all mounted on a 4x4 junciton box lid at Grainger. I think I have what I need to install these devices in a couple of closets in my home. (By the way, your web site works quite nicely) The question is really about operation. I can wire these devices so that it operates in parallel to the light switch and either the light switch or the relay can turn on the light, or in series, so that the relay and switch need to be on to turn on the light, but either will shut it off. My may goal is to automate the turn on, so that the switch does not have to be used, so my inclination is to wire them in parallel. The advantage of the series connection is that I can actually shut off the power to the transformer and relay when the light switch is off. This is maybe safer, more ecological and ecomonical. What would be the usual practice for this type of arrangement? thanks, John
	Answer:
	John: Sounds like you have figured it out.  I like the idea of turning off the transformer when not in use. You could have also used an