When dusk comes, sit on a chair in the courtyard, pour a glass of red wine, enjoy the gorgeous and soft glory inside the courtyard, the fatigue of work will dissipate in an instant.

Do you want to have this kind of garden landscape lighting, but feel it's too complicated to install?Don't worry, I will explain each one for you in detail below;And you can start your low-pressure landscape lighting creation plan, it is all under your control, you can start slowly, and within the time, space and budget to create your elegant and gentle courtyard gradually.

Choose low-pressure landscape lighting to your advantage

Why did we choose low pressure landscape lighting instead of high pressure?What are its advantages?For most people, low pressure lighting is the first choice. Lighting is cheaper and easier to install yourself. If you have children or pets, low pressure lighting is a safer choice.Also, it is safe to use in a humid environment.

Determine the layout of landscape lights

The perfect low-pressure outdoor lighting plan requires selecting the right fixtures that can be installed along sidewalks, steps and driveways, or pointing towards trees, walls and fences, etc.For example: using waterproof pond lights to illuminate pools, highlighting sidewalks, path lights around plants, tapered lights;Tree spotlights, used to simulate moonlight, and finally, floodlights, used to illuminate trees or around houses.

Choose low-pressure landscape lighting equipment

Low voltage LED landscape lighting transformer: according to the purchase of landscape lighting lamps and lanterns of choose waterproof 12 v low voltage transformer, because these transformer needs to be installed in the side of the building, and must be installed in at least 15 inches off the ground, it is best to list a list, remember to buy what are the 12 v power for the drive transformer, avoid to make mistakes.

Low-voltage landscape line: choose 12V 2-line flexible cable. This cable can be used on the ground or underground without being buried deep in the soil.Measure the distance from the last fixture on the line to the transformer to calculate the number of cables required.Add 1 to 2 feet of cable to each fixture for repositioning.

LED low-voltage landscape lamp: in the above "landscape lamp layout", I have mentioned what in what position to use what kind of lamps and lanterns, however, we can also according to their favorite style, list the lamps and lanterns required, and purchase.

Low-voltage LED systems: Most residential LED landscape lighting is done through a 12-volt distribution.The system consists of a central transformer, weatherproof cables and low-voltage LED lamps and accessories.

How to install low pressure landscape lighting

Layout lamps and landscape lines:Before starting the installation of landscape lighting, arrange your lighting fixtures and landscape lighting wires.Use 14 ft of wire for the main line from the transformer to the start of the lamp. For lighting drives with a total power of 200 watts or less, use 14 gauge wires. For lighting drives with a total power of 200 watts or more, use 12 gauge wires.To bury the wire across the lawn, use a shovel with a flat nose to cut a slot and fold the sod back.Bury the wires at least 6 inches deep so they won't be damaged when mowing the lawn.In a protected planting bed, low voltage wires may be covered with mulch or soil.If it's a fence or bushes, string the cable under or around it.

low voltage landscape lighting transformer:Position the transformer close to where it will be connected to the main power supply.Keep in mind that if you need to place a photocell on a transformer, you may need to face a particular direction.You can install transformers on the sides of your house. The transformers should be at least one foot above the ground.To hardwire the low voltage transformer, turn off the main power supply before making any electrical connections.The transformer has at least four wires attached.On the side commonly referred to as the "input", there is usually a white line and a black line connected to your home's main power supply or line voltage.

Always remember the connection colors: white lines for the transformer and white lines for the house (white is the ground line), black lines for the transformer and black lines for the house (black is the fire line).If your transformer is the input end and not the white and black line, don't worry, you can tell the ground line from the fire line by the label on the LED transformer.The other side of the transformer is the "output" end and has two lines of similar color, such as two brown or two blue lines.Any wire on the output side of the transformer can be connected to any wire in the low voltage circuit.

Use weatherproof wire connectors:Connect the wire with the weatherproof wire connector.

These wire connectors have a protective layer at the bottom and an internal sealant that is weatherproof.Finally, wind the weatherproof wire connector around with electrical tape for double protection.

Buried wire:

Burying the wires and compacting the soil should be the last thing you do.Cover the wires with the soil and foot on them so they are exposed to the ground.

Installing low-pressure landscape lighting to your patio not only enhances the beauty of your yard, garden, and outdoor living areas, but also enhances safety by making all walkways bright and visible, improving the appearance of your home and property values, and expanding your living space by creating a variety of outdoor Spaces.