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Good info. For path lighting, I have been trying to place them every 4 to 5 steps to keep them evenly spaced but it sounds like you space the path lighting based on the house and tree lighting first.
Thanks for the video. You provide many great examples. I am struggling with the lumens for each fixture. Currently, we have 35W 500 Lumens Halogens on our trees and are seeking to update to LED lights. We have three Nightscaping Magnaliters for wash light that is centered between windows on three sections of our front, and wondering what or if we should replace them. The other item is that we are on a corner lot, so the view is more than head-on. Thinking we should light more so it is visible on both roads. Thanks again for sharing what others have done.
I have 26 lamps around the house on one main wire and don't like to cut the main wire for every lamp. Using those connectors that puts a pin through the main wire have worked now for more than 2 years, but in last months water is getting in and causing failed connections, even I used some liquid tape to seal it. I really love the idea of not cutting the main wire as it avoid any added resistance in all those T connections that become critical for my quantity of lamps on a single wire. So what is best solution for anyone who don't want to cut the main wire?
I reached to Cal for help. He responded that he wanted pics of the subject areas so he can answer the questions. His response was profound- in a good way! He made a personal video with my pics and pointed out where i should place what light. HE couldn't have made it any more simple to understand; he even suggested the light i should use. Needless to say it was an easy buy decision! Good content..
Love the details in your videos. Very informative. I didn’t know there was a batter pack I’m going to look at that as an option while i install. Thank you!
Which one would you recommend for 18 AWG sprinkler wires? Really want the connection to last...and thinking one of these (even though you mainly do lighting) would be good. Thank you!
Super helpful. Is there a rule-of-thumb for what wattage is best for each application? Should path light bulbs have 3 watts? Should up lights on the house have 4 watts? Should tall tree bulbs have 5 watts? Should upper roof eaves have soft diffuse bulbs?
Very informative and touching all the right points for a newbie. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain the basics and the nuances. Appreciate very much.
On e completely different note, how do fix lights that wont stand in the stake anymore because the plastic threaded part that screws into the stake is decayed? I use epoxy every year and it lasts for the season but next year back where I started. Yea I know I should replace the fixture but lot more work and dont have the money for new set. Any other suggestions?
Thank you for a very informative video. I was thinking of using Volt brand of landscape lights. What is your opinion of this manufacturer? Will I be able to remove the LED bulbs for future adjustments?
Hi there lightning dr, hope I could get some advice on the size of the transformer along with the wire size as well. I’m planning to run to paths 1st is about 250ft and the second is about 120ft. I was planning to purchase 1 transformer “600w” do you think this would be enough for two runs? Or should I buy two for have it run independently? Greatly appreciate your advice. Thank you in advance.
Great video. Got an issue with in-retaining wall lighting (so wiring is not accessible without removing and recommending caps). Entire wall is out and original transformer died. But new one won't power it. However partially dismantling multiple bulbs allows direct powering of bulbs, but power does not propagate to other lights from these bulbs (I am connecting power to the place where red and black wires solder on to the led board). Does this mean I have a short somewhere? How come the light closest to power still lights up?
Does a more fixture means that we need a bigger wire ? i suppose transformer has to be choosen accordingly. How to choose a wire ? I am planning for 10 uplights, 9 harscaping lights and 4 path way lights, i know they are many. Will appreciate a guidance.
General rule of thunb when using led lights and a transformer with a 15 volt terminal is you can put up to 100 watts of lights on up to 250ft of 12/2 wire without any issues
Super helpful. Lots of information, but at a good pace. Thanks for putting this together. Will be using it as a guideline for a lighting system we are doing on our property this coming month.
