Low Voltage System Components
Low voltage lighting is the safest and easiest
way for do-it-yourselfers to install quality
landscape lighting. Unfortunately, the home
improvement stores have given some 12-volt
lighting systems a bad reputation. Our low
voltage lights are composed of the finest quality
materials and are designed to be lifetime
There are four aspects to the low voltage
landscape lighting system that must be
selected.
1. Fixtures & lamps
The fixtures and lamps are selected after determining which features of the landscape are to
be utilized. To assist in determining the best choice of lamps, please refer to the lamps
page. After selection of the lamp, select the fixture according to desired style and finish from
our on-line catalog.
2. Mounting method
The mounting method is determined by the location of the fixture. Use surface mount
canopies to allow mounting of fixtures onto decks. Non-metallic stakes are used for ground
mounting fixtures and tree mount brackets are used to mount fixtures safely to a tree. These
are just a few of the options available to you.
3. Power console
The power console is selected by first determining the total wattage being used in your plan.
If more than one power console is required, determine the total wattage to be allocated for
each of the areas to be lit.  The power console is selected by first determining the total
wattage being used in your plan. We suggest that initially you use only 70-80% of the power
console's capacity since most clients will add more fixtures to their system at a later date.
Remember, you only pay for the power being used.   The mounting location of the power
console must also be considered. In some cases, you may want to consider an inground
transformer in order to have close proximity to the fixtures and reduce voltage drop.
4.  Cable
The cable length needed will help to determine which gauge cable is best for your job. When
laying out a project, always follow our Low Voltage Layout Tips.  The layout itself can be
accomplished by sketching a view of the property, including all landscape features to be
illuminated.  Mark the location of each fixture and power console, and then draw dotted lines
from the power console to each fixture to indicate your runs of cable (again, always follow
our layout tips).  Keep a copy of the plan as a reference noting fixture names and wattage
lamps.  This will come in handy when its time to relamp the fixtures or if you need to replace
a broken lens or gasket.