Uses for Low Voltage Lighting

Highlight Particular Landscape or Outdoor Living Feature

Aesthetic Improvement of Lawn, Landscape, and Structures

Improved Safety & Security

What Are the Benefits of Low Voltage Lights?

Safety and Security

Low-voltage lights not only enhance visibility at night, reducing the risk of tripping and falling, but they also prioritize safety. With a mere 12-24 volts, they significantly reduce the risk of electric shock, making them an excellent choice for residential use, particularly if you have children or pets. Moreover, they are safe to use in wet areas, making them an ideal option for illuminating a pond or pool. Also, it is a proven practice that a well-lit property is a strong deterrent to acts of vandalism and theft.

Energy Efficient

Lower voltage means less electricity will be used. Pairing your lighting fixtures with LED bulbs can decrease the amount of electricity used even more. The less electricity you use, the lower your electricity bill will be over time. Having an energy-efficient system will also lower your greenhouse gas emissions, meaning that this is an environmentally friendly choice for your outdoor lighting.

Ease of Installation

Since low voltage lighting doesn’t require a conduit or deep trenching, the installation process is less time-consuming and easier to complete. This presents the added benefit of DIY installation. As stated earlier, with the core components, Transformer, Direct Burial low voltage wire, and corresponding fixtures, it’s as simple as placing the fixtures, running the wire from light to light, connecting the fixtures to the wire with an outdoor rated connection (usually one that incorporates silicone gel for water proofing) and connecting the wire to the Transformer. The wire does not need to be buried very deep, 3" to 6" is plenty.

Durability and Longevity

Due to their lower voltage, these lighting fixtures operate at a lower temperature, resulting in a decreased risk of overheating or potential fire hazards, extending their overall lifespan. In addition, when paired with an LED bulb, these lighting fixtures have a longer lifespan than those with traditional incandescent or halogen bulbs.

Control and Automation

Low-voltage landscape and hardscape lighting can easily be paired with timers, motion sensors, and smart home products so you can control when they turn off and on yourself, increasing energy efficiency. Our low voltage lighting manufacturers have developed smart home timers, transformers, LED lamps, and integrated fixtures. You can create a custom schedule for your lights, ensuring that they only turn on when you want, leading to less unnecessary energy consumption, which in turn lowers your electric bill.

Cost Effectiveness

Compared to high-voltage systems, low-voltage landscape and hardscape lighting are less expensive to purchase and easier to install. Since it requires less maintenance and has design features that increase its lifespan, it also increases cost savings over time.

Types of Low Voltage Lights

You can get low-voltage landscape and hardscape lights for various outdoor features. Whether you want to integrate them into a walkway or highlight a specific feature, we offer a range of low-voltage lights to fit your needs.

Step Or Under Cap lighting

You don’t want to miss a step late at night when you can’t see and fall face-first into the pavement. These lights fit right under the caps of your steps, virtually unnoticeable by day, but ensuring that you see each step at night. These same lights will be the same fixtures to use under the caps of your retaining or sitting walls. They will increase visibility of the wall and accentuate the architectural beauty. Explore our selection of low-voltage step lights for increased visibility at night.

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In-Paver Lighting

Inserted directly into the paved surfaces of your patio, walkway, or garden, these lights not only increase visibility at night but also increase the visual appeal of these outdoor spaces. With our high-quality LED paver inserts, you can customize your pathway. You can also have lights mounted specifically in between your pavers in the joint of your pavement.

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Path Lighting

Our pathway lights blend seamlessly with any landscape tone or style. Whether you want to insert them directly into the path or have them rise above, we have the option for you. With our path lighting options, you can make your driveway or walkway stand out at night.

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Deck Lighting

Want to extend the time you can spend enjoying your outdoor space? With our stock of LED fixtures, you can illuminate any part of your deck, from the steps to the railing. It will noticeably increase visibility and add ambiance at night without producing a glare.

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Low Voltage Lighting Accessories

Want to install your low-voltage landscape or hardscape lighting yourself? We have all the accessories you need, from transformers to cables.

Transformers

Add a transformer to prevent your LED fixtures from overheating or burning out prematurely. This automatically adjusts the load of your fixtures, ensuring that your project is energized with the perfect voltage every time. Our resin transformers include a built-in interval timer and photocell for automated control. Choosing the right transformer is important, if you want to know how to pick the right one, check out our guide on installing low voltage lighting.

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Integrators

Installing your low-voltage lights in mortar applications? Whether brick, bluestone, stucco, capstones, travertine, or precast concrete, our integrators are designed for ½” mortar applications. All you need to do is install this “sleeve” before adding the lighting, and it will make maintaining or servicing your fixtures easier.

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Low Voltage Cables

Do you need low-voltage cables to connect your lighting fixtures to your power source? We have a 500’ spool of 12/2 gauge low-voltage direct burial cable to help you do just that. It features a UV-resistant jacket and is intended for shallow burial, less than 6 inches deep.

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connectors

Proper connections are essential for successful installation. That’s why we recommend a splice joined by a waterproof connector such as our Ideal Connectors or SureSplice Connectors. Each connector is filled with 100% silicone sealant to provide protection from the elements. We offer a range sizes and packaging options so you can get the connectors you need.

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