How to Wire Low Voltage Landscape Lighting (2021 Update)

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  • Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
  • LightingDoctor.net ▶️ In this new updated 2021 version of How to Wire Landscape Lighting I will answer the #1 Question about landscape lighting and show you in two stages how to use waterproof wiring connectors for your low voltage landscape lights with live field videos and also a more in depth wiring diagram for further clarification.
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    0:00 Intro How to Wire Landscape Lighting
    0:57 Getting Started Wiring your Lights
    1:46 Discussing Polarity with Low Voltage
    2:10 Stripping your Wire
    3:30 Waterproof BVS2 Connectors
    6:20 How to Wire your Last Lighting Fixture
    8:40 How to T Into your Main line with DBRY Connectors
    12:31 How to Wire Diagram (Daisy Chain Method)
    13:14 Start Wiring from Your Transformer
    13:41 Close up of Wiring with your Lighting Fixture
    14:46 DBRY Connectors Wiring Diagram
    18:35 Summary & Wrap Up
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 24

  • @catchandrelease6196
    @catchandrelease6196 2 роки тому +6

    This was a very helpful video. I am looking to put in 6 path lights and have been watching quite a few DIY vids - this has been the best. Thanks

  • @lowejes
    @lowejes Рік тому

    This video showed the step-by-step and addressed multiple scenarios for the wiring. Now I feel confident that I can install the lighting myself. Thank you, Lighting Doctor!

  • @brucemanley4733
    @brucemanley4733 2 роки тому

    Excellent vidio Cal. An fyi to everyone- you can't go wrong using his information and product. I did a fairly large install at our house for the first time and it really is as easy as Cal makes it look, as long as you follow his guidelines. The connectors are not exactly cheap, but I wouldn't use anything else for longevity of the system. The hardest part is really just deciding where you want the lights and what type. Oh, and along with digging your trenches.
    Look forward to installing the second half of our system soon. Thanks again Cal.

  • @chadorlisameyer9396
    @chadorlisameyer9396 10 місяців тому

    Great video and thanks for the diagrams. Made a complicated job a whole lot more simple. My lighting turned out great.

  • @brayman3252
    @brayman3252 4 місяці тому

    Great help. Thanks!

  • @ksoutdoorlighting
    @ksoutdoorlighting 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Cal, this is a great explanation on how to wire a system.

  • @michaelperry4398
    @michaelperry4398 Рік тому

    Awesome video!

  • @garrybwilliams
    @garrybwilliams 10 місяців тому

    Great informative video.

  • @dalechamberlain5120
    @dalechamberlain5120 Рік тому +1

    Thanks, god video. It answered my question about polarity.

  • @mattjaramillo3065
    @mattjaramillo3065 2 роки тому +1

    Hello and thank you for all the great videos. I am going to build an outdoor grill area with a pergola covering. I would like to put low voltage lighting above the grill and where people will sit. Can I put these down lights on a light switch on the beam and keep the transformer on at all time? Thanks for your help!

  • @pklvids9059
    @pklvids9059 Рік тому

    Great video, very helpful! I currently have 3 low voltage edge lights installed on my patio. The installer connected all three fixtures to the 12/2 wire coming from the transformer using only two connectors. Each connector has 4 wires, one from the transformer and one from each of the three fixtures. I want to add addition light fixtures. Question: Would you recommend splicing the 12/2 cable coming from the transformer (in front of the existing connections) to create another run for the additional lights? If so, what type of connectors would you use? Thank you, my apologies for the the lengthy question :)

  • @alexnugent2007
    @alexnugent2007 Рік тому

    Great video very helpful! Once you create the T line can you split it again? Eg T line coming from the main has to feed two lights can you split the T line?

  • @ktm3850
    @ktm3850 Рік тому

    I like this method. Clean, easy, less hassle, faster. Do those connectors have built-in testing ports for voltage? Well explained when you end your run with last lights. I'm wondering what would be done if you have 2 LED lights very close to each other. Example would be well lights etc.

  • @chrisdavenport8255
    @chrisdavenport8255 2 роки тому

    Awesome easy to understand video! One thing I see a lot of is making sure your transformer isn’t undersized - but can’t find any info on if it’s bad to buy an oversized transformer? (thinking about 300watts ) even though my current load is around 90 watts. Planning To expand in a couple of years.

    • @JV220
      @JV220 2 роки тому

      Do you have LED lights?

  • @massiefamily2747
    @massiefamily2747 Місяць тому

    I have a mailbox lighting kit that works on 12v low volt. anyway to rig it to solar?

  • @TakeonAllTech
    @TakeonAllTech 2 місяці тому +1

    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.

    • @LightingDoctor
      @LightingDoctor  2 місяці тому

      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

  • @idigbebop
    @idigbebop 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the your lighting information and sharing installation tips and techniques. You know your landscape lighting business. The videos are a complete hot mess, however. You could use a media consultant.

  • @vascomeireles5104
    @vascomeireles5104 7 місяців тому +1

    Where to buy the weather proof connectors ?

    • @LightingDoctor
      @LightingDoctor  7 місяців тому +1

      You can find them at www.lightingdoctor.net

  • @jordannarlock7995
    @jordannarlock7995 2 роки тому

    Everything is sold out on your website.....