Thanks for the videos. The company that did our walks also does drainage, yard work, and lighting. My guess is they are not necessarily a lighting company. I am just replacing existing lighting that is 20+ years old and know what Kelvin I want and what lights I want. The downside is the better lighting is not available to the DYI. In my guess there is no design just replacing existing lighting and running new wire to replace the mess that is there. Based on your recommendation it looks like the Volt lights are the best I can get as a DYIr. Are the Dauer lights any good that is what we are being quoted on now.
There is some magic to doing things yourself but don't expect the same result as a reputable proffesional company. That, costs more money. Also, on an 1 million plus dollar home like some of those in the video, 5K to make them look what they are worth at night, is just an investment. Great vid man, thanks!
In general, is there an industry standard range of pricing per fixture installed? Like in northern more soft, moist soil atmospheres vs. southern, where it might be more hard, dry rocky soil? Your videos have proven invaluable, hope you can keep updating them!
I want you ask a question what voltage lights do you use for home walls. I guess that depends how the tall the home walls are. For example I use 8W LED's and somehow I think that the light is to strong (by the way my walls are ~10f). I want to see how the light beam fade away and not hit the tom gutters.
What's your opinion on companies' lights with "integrated hub" wiring? I have a background in commercial irrigation systems and hate with a passion troubleshooting wiring connections that get buried underground so when I saw Volt Lighting has a product line with wiring at the base of the fixture I was intrigued. I realize that they wont work in all scenarios, but I wanted to get your opinion if you've used them before. Thanks for the great videos, -Adam
I apologize, I don't know anything about solar lights. If you that's the route you go, look up on Amazon to find a light that you think will work. Sorry!
Agree with this. Good video. I would have left "part 3" out, though. Literally every business operates to generate profit, and taxes are a part of life. Landscape lighting is not unique.
Agreed. I put that in because many people I've dealt with that have issue with the cost of landscape lighting think it shouldn't cost much more than the materials. I appreciate your comment!
Get what you pay for. Guarantee they aren’t professional quality. Would cost $500+ JUST for product for 17 lights. Give it a year or two and those lights are toast.
Buddy you do low voltage landscape lighting, stop acting like your a engineer. Become a real electrician Jesus. This is baby work and your acting like you invented lights
Adam keep up the great work. You get to define your purpose. Whether you are just a dad trying to provide for his family or a landscaping engineer, be the best you can be and keep it moving.
I apologize for coming across that way to you. I know low-voltage is not as complicated as line-voltage and I respect everyone who is an electrician because it's not something I could ever do. The point of this video was to explain that there are more things that go into a lighting system than just putting lights in the ground. Even though electricians can also do low-voltage landscape lighting, I have yet to meet an electrician who can design a lighting system the right way. Most of my lighting jobs we have to re-do are from electricians and not DIY'ers. So essentially, it's not the difficulty level that I'm trying to explain, rather the "mastery" of it. That has just been my experience here in North Dallas.
Love it! Thank you so much! I think its interesting how there is always a "better way" to do things and there is always a fault or an error we can point out in other's work. But I believe it's often forgotten that we really are all just trying to do our best and trying to provide for ourselves/our family. I make my fair share of mistakes, but I keep learning and try to share what I learn here on this channel to help other people. I appreciate your comment.
It does make sense. Because I’m paying for your expertise and your time.
Great video as usual!
I appreciate that!
Thanks for the videos. The company that did our walks also does drainage, yard work, and lighting. My guess is they are not necessarily a lighting company. I am just replacing existing lighting that is 20+ years old and know what Kelvin I want and what lights I want. The downside is the better lighting is not available to the DYI. In my guess there is no design just replacing existing lighting and running new wire to replace the mess that is there. Based on your recommendation it looks like the Volt lights are the best I can get as a DYIr. Are the Dauer lights any good that is what we are being quoted on now.
There is some magic to doing things yourself but don't expect the same result as a reputable proffesional company. That, costs more money. Also, on an 1 million plus dollar home like some of those in the video, 5K to make them look what they are worth at night, is just an investment.
Great vid man, thanks!
In general, is there an industry standard range of pricing per fixture installed?
Like in northern more soft, moist soil atmospheres vs. southern, where it might be more hard, dry rocky soil?
Your videos have proven invaluable, hope you can keep updating them!
I want you ask a question what voltage lights do you use for home walls. I guess that depends how the tall the home walls are. For example I use 8W LED's and somehow I think that the light is to strong (by the way my walls are ~10f). I want to see how the light beam fade away and not hit the tom gutters.
How much do you charge for design help?
Great vid as always!!
I appreciate it!
Another good one brother
Thanks!
What's your opinion on companies' lights with "integrated hub" wiring? I have a background in commercial irrigation systems and hate with a passion troubleshooting wiring connections that get buried underground so when I saw Volt Lighting has a product line with wiring at the base of the fixture I was intrigued. I realize that they wont work in all scenarios, but I wanted to get your opinion if you've used them before.
Thanks for the great videos,
-Adam
Love the channel keep it coming 👍👍
I really appreciate it! Will do!
I have a walkway ..wide 1.5 meter...with 30metet length...i need to install solar light...what is your recommendation?
I apologize, I don't know anything about solar lights. If you that's the route you go, look up on Amazon to find a light that you think will work. Sorry!
Agree with this. Good video.
I would have left "part 3" out, though. Literally every business operates to generate profit, and taxes are a part of life. Landscape lighting is not unique.
Agreed. I put that in because many people I've dealt with that have issue with the cost of landscape lighting think it shouldn't cost much more than the materials. I appreciate your comment!
When you have to make a video to justify how much it will cost a customer it means you are charging them too much.
Had 17 lights for my house, dude wanted to charge 1500 labor
I paid 500 to one of subs(I’m a luxury custom builder who does 45-50 homes a year )
You ripped him off. I'd be at 3k plus for that amount of lights including all material
That’s cheap. 😂
Get what you pay for. Guarantee they aren’t professional quality. Would cost $500+ JUST for product for 17 lights. Give it a year or two and those lights are toast.
Buddy you do low voltage landscape lighting, stop acting like your a engineer. Become a real electrician Jesus. This is baby work and your acting like you invented lights
Why hate on other people's hustle?
Lighten up FRANCIS….jealous much 🙄💩
Adam keep up the great work. You get to define your purpose. Whether you are just a dad trying to provide for his family or a landscaping engineer, be the best you can be and keep it moving.
I apologize for coming across that way to you. I know low-voltage is not as complicated as line-voltage and I respect everyone who is an electrician because it's not something I could ever do.
The point of this video was to explain that there are more things that go into a lighting system than just putting lights in the ground.
Even though electricians can also do low-voltage landscape lighting, I have yet to meet an electrician who can design a lighting system the right way. Most of my lighting jobs we have to re-do are from electricians and not DIY'ers. So essentially, it's not the difficulty level that I'm trying to explain, rather the "mastery" of it. That has just been my experience here in North Dallas.
Love it! Thank you so much!
I think its interesting how there is always a "better way" to do things and there is always a fault or an error we can point out in other's work. But I believe it's often forgotten that we really are all just trying to do our best and trying to provide for ourselves/our family. I make my fair share of mistakes, but I keep learning and try to share what I learn here on this channel to help other people. I appreciate your comment.