Low Voltage–High Impact
Suppose you’re thinking about landscape lighting for your large-scale retail or commercial property, a museum or entertainment facility, or even a large residential property. In that case, you’ll probably stick with licensed, professional installers working with a 120-volt system. However, if you’re a typical homeowner looking to brighten your outdoor spaces easily and safely, you’re in the right place. Let’s talk low-voltage!
Low-voltage outdoor lighting systems are easier to install (ideal for the DIYer) and safer if anything goes amiss (think lawnmowers or snow shovels). Choose from a variety of low-voltage transformers to start building your outdoor landscape lighting plan. These transformers convert the standard household voltage of 120V to just 12V. With this much lower power supply, the risk of electrical shock from a wayward weedwhacker or garden trowel is significantly reduced. Low-voltage wires only need to be buried 6 inches into the ground, rather than the required 18 inches for traditional wiring. Safely conceal wiring under soil or gravel without trenching through your entire yard. And interactions with wet outdoor conditions like dew, rain, and regular irrigation present less danger (remember electricity and water don’t mix!)
But don’t think that just because you’re dialing down the power consumption that you’ll have to sacrifice on style. Options abound on 1000Bulbs.com for lighting sidewalks, steps, patios, and more! Pathway lights, ideal for lining walkways and driveways, are designed to be attractive even in full sunlight, adding to the curb appeal of your home. Step lights and bullet lights are intended to blend in more with their surroundings, while providing direct light to illuminate stairs, deck railings, and safety hazards or to highlight focal points such as water features, statues, or tree branches. Using bullet lights directed upward into large trees creates a beautiful and welcoming aesthetic after the sun goes down.
For special occasions, or even for all summer long, consider sprucing up your patio or deck with low-voltage rope or tape lighting! Using a plug-and-play power source that easily connects into a standard outlet, you can swap out seasonal or celebratory lights on a whim!
Combining some (or all) of the different low-voltage landscape fixtures available on 1000Bulbs.com and using your imagination, you can create the perfect outdoor oasis and be the envy of all your neighbors!
Providing you with the best customer service and professional advice is our mission. If you have questions about how to maximize your low-voltage landscape makeover, give one of our friendly lighting experts a call at 1-800-624-4488.
