Landscape lighting Low voltage or 120?
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06-05-14, 09:37 AM
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Landscape lighting Low voltage or 120?
I'm ready to do some spot lights for a couple trees. I see there is either low voltage lighting or going directly with the 120v. I'll need to run about 100' of wire for my project. I know the 120v requires 18" minimum buried depth and typically run through conduit.
I can go either way here but if the low voltage is an easier install I'd rather do that. I think the transformer cost is pretty steep for low-voltage stuff and why going 120v may be better.
Thoughts?
I can go either way here but if the low voltage is an easier install I'd rather do that. I think the transformer cost is pretty steep for low-voltage stuff and why going 120v may be better.
Thoughts?
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06-05-14, 04:24 PM
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Low voltage is definitely a quicker and easier install.
Something can be said for both lighting methods.
One key item is what kind of heads are you looking for ?
Something can be said for both lighting methods.
One key item is what kind of heads are you looking for ?
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6 of the 50w low-voltage floods from Lowes.
Shop Portfolio Black Low-Voltage Halogen Spotlight at Lowes.com
However may spend the extra money and get LED's
Shop Portfolio Black Low-Voltage Halogen Spotlight at Lowes.com
However may spend the extra money and get LED's
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06-06-14, 11:09 AM
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