Low Voltage Landscaping Lighting Low Voltage Landscaping Lighting
Low voltage landscaping lighting provides for an economical and environmentally safe way to utilize lighting systems.
You can use low voltage lights are used for a variety of outdoor applications, including:
- Illuminate walkway entrances
- Accent steps and curbing
- Outline driveways
- Accentuate landscape
- Highlight architectural features
- Decorate patios, decks and flowerbed
What is low voltage landscaping lighting?
A low voltage landscape lighting system consists of a plug-in transformer, low voltage cable and low voltage light fixtures. The transformer plugs into a grounded outdoor power receptacle and reduces 110 volt current (standard) to a "safe" 12 volts (low voltage). The cable attaches to the transformer and distributes power to the light fixtures connected along the length of the cable. An outdoor, 110-volt (standard U.S. household current) power outlet with a GFCI (ground fault interruption circuit) receptacle is required. This receptacle should also utilize a while in use weatherproof cover, designed to protect the plugs that are used in it.
