when you said it really doesn’t matter which line goes into the transformer…I think the line has “White” words written on it goes into the “COMMON” from the transform & the other line goes into 12V, 13V 14V or 15V. For the lights closer uses 12V & the lights far away use 13V-15V for better connection bud.
@@missjoriccac8481 Hi, you can actually put all 4 lights on 1 line if they are all low voltage and made for landscape lighting. Just snap them into the one line and you should be fine. You only need additional wires/ lines if you have a huge number of lights that use more amps than the line can carry. The lower the number "12" would be the fattest wire and carry the most lights. Hope this helps.
Maybe I missed something. I have 4 lights as well. I have 1 transformer. On it says com, 12 and 15. If I split the wire to connect to the transformer do I tie the wires together (on the same 2 lights) then place on transformer? Would I need 2 transformers? Sorry unfamiliar and trying not to hire anyone
The last light snaps on like the rest, leaving a short bit of wire at the end. You can simply wrap the wire with electrical tape, or use liquid electrical tape first to seal the end wire which is what I do. Then just wrap that with electrical tape and you are done. Let me know if this is not clear.
At the end of the line I put a dab of liquid wire tape and then once dry add some actual wire tape just to close it off although its really unnecessary.
Great video! Getting ready to attempt this at my house and this video definitely helped me visualize the instructions. I plan on doing my own DIY landscape lighting video on my channel as well. Going through the comments on this video helped me set a few talking points. I subscribed and look forward to more videos! Thanks again!
No waterproofing required, the lights snap into the line with a point for each wire. They are tight enough that you dont need wire tape or liquid wire tape. They stand up perfectly to the elements.
The wire doesn't usually come with the transformer. You can use 14 gauge but I used 12 gauge as its a bit thicker and can run longer lines without loosing too much amperage. I have a lot of distance to cover so if you can swing it its worth it. If you have too long of a line and too many lights, they could flicker because there isn't enough power to make it to the last light. Let me know if this makes sense. There are tables you can look up online to see how many lights you can get for a specific length of line and transformer.
Thanks! The transformer plugs into a regular outlet. Once you plug the wires from the lines out to the yard into the transformer you can simply plug the transformer into the wall outlet.
20 minutes 🤣 Did you just wake up? No coffee yet? LMAO. TRY 1.5-2 hrs just to hook up the lights...put the transformer on the house...15 min. Run the main...45 min. Trench- 2 to 3 hours... Enjoy your day...🤣 20 min...😂
Thank you for your video, I just bought 6 Hampton Low Voltage lights, the connectors look like yours but I have a question, I have 75’ cable, do I have to cut the cable between each light or just keep the cable in one piece and attach each connector along the way without cutting it? I hope this makes send, I am very unfamiliar with this. Thank you for your help.
Hello, no need to cut any of the cable between lights. Just string one long line out and then snap the lights on to it as you go down the line from the transformer. Just lay your line down, covering the rout you want to add lights and then tape off the end or use some liquid electrical tape to seal the end. This isnt completely necessary but might help protect the wire a bit from the elements over time.
My search continues. I can’t find someone with offers clear instruction on how to install landscape lights.
Same need to know how to run the wires from start to finish I mean this gave me an idea but not 100%
when you said it really doesn’t matter which line goes into the transformer…I think the line has “White” words written on it goes into the “COMMON” from the transform & the other line goes into 12V, 13V 14V or 15V. For the lights closer uses 12V & the lights far away use 13V-15V for better connection bud.
Nice, I'll take another look soon when i add more lights and another transformer. Makes sense they would have a line for longer runs. Thanks
JTO Make sense. I think you answered my question. My transformer has 3 lines Com, 12 and 14.. I have 4 lights. Would I need another transformer?
@@missjoriccac8481 Hi, you can actually put all 4 lights on 1 line if they are all low voltage and made for landscape lighting. Just snap them into the one line and you should be fine. You only need additional wires/ lines if you have a huge number of lights that use more amps than the line can carry. The lower the number "12" would be the fattest wire and carry the most lights. Hope this helps.
Thank you
Would 18/2 work if I’m only using 2 lights.
How to connect the transformer nobody explain i was here to see that.
Maybe I missed something. I have 4 lights as well. I have 1 transformer. On it says com, 12 and 15. If I split the wire to connect to the transformer do I tie the wires together (on the same 2 lights) then place on transformer? Would I need 2 transformers? Sorry unfamiliar and trying not to hire anyone
What do you do to the last light fixture? You obviously have to cut it. After you snap it what do you put on the other end
The last light snaps on like the rest, leaving a short bit of wire at the end. You can simply wrap the wire with electrical tape, or use liquid electrical tape first to seal the end wire which is what I do. Then just wrap that with electrical tape and you are done. Let me know if this is not clear.
At the end of the line I put a dab of liquid wire tape and then once dry add some actual wire tape just to close it off although its really unnecessary.
Great video! Getting ready to attempt this at my house and this video definitely helped me visualize the instructions.
I plan on doing my own DIY landscape lighting video on my channel as well. Going through the comments on this video helped me set a few talking points. I subscribed and look forward to more videos! Thanks again!
I have a older transformer and there’s 2 wires that need to be connected to the fixture. Any recommendations?
What do you do if you have to replace one?
How did you waterproof the connections? I appreciate your video definitely help!
No waterproofing required, the lights snap into the line with a point for each wire. They are tight enough that you dont need wire tape or liquid wire tape. They stand up perfectly to the elements.
@@blankslategardens4608 thank you so much!!!
@@blankslategardens4608 thank you so much!!!!
Did you end up using the 50 watt or 20 watt light?
the 20 watt proved enough for the house perimeter. I did use the larger ones for farther out in the landscape to illuminate trees.
Yes you are not a electrician
It looks...... okay
Nice!
Does the wire come with the transformer or do you buy that separately? If separately what type wire do I need to buy?
The wire doesn't usually come with the transformer. You can use 14 gauge but I used 12 gauge as its a bit thicker and can run longer lines without loosing too much amperage. I have a lot of distance to cover so if you can swing it its worth it. If you have too long of a line and too many lights, they could flicker because there isn't enough power to make it to the last light. Let me know if this makes sense. There are tables you can look up online to see how many lights you can get for a specific length of line and transformer.
Good vid! Does the transmitter plug into an outlet..or did you wire it into the house breaker? Iam a def beginner..can you tell!🤣 thank you
Yep, the transformer plugs directly into an outlet from the house.
Thanks! The transformer plugs into a regular outlet. Once you plug the wires from the lines out to the yard into the transformer you can simply plug the transformer into the wall outlet.
20 minutes 🤣 Did you just wake up? No coffee yet? LMAO.
TRY 1.5-2 hrs just to hook up the lights...put the transformer on the house...15 min.
Run the main...45 min.
Trench- 2 to 3 hours...
Enjoy your day...🤣
20 min...😂
lol, well I didnt include trenching so maybe it was a bit over promised.
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Question, the box says equivalent 20 watts , is that per light or total of the 4 lights
Hi, this is the box of Low Voltage 20-Watt Equivalent LED Flood Light (4-pack), so that would be 20 watt per light. Hope this helps
The LED lights are actually only using 4.5 watts but equivalent lumens to a 20 watt incandescent bulb
How do you open lamp fixture to replace a failed low voltage halogen bulb?
Good vid! Does the transmitter plug into an outlet..or did you wire it into the house breaker? Iam a def beginner..can you tell!🤣 thank you
The transformer plugs into a standard outlet. Easy to install in an outdoor outlet or run wires from a garage where you would have an outlet handy.
Thank you for your video, I just bought 6 Hampton Low Voltage lights, the connectors look like yours but I have a question, I have 75’ cable, do I have to cut the cable between each light or just keep the cable in one piece and attach each connector along the way without cutting it? I hope this makes send, I am very unfamiliar with this. Thank you for your help.
Hello, no need to cut any of the cable between lights. Just string one long line out and then snap the lights on to it as you go down the line from the transformer. Just lay your line down, covering the rout you want to add lights and then tape off the end or use some liquid electrical tape to seal the end. This isnt completely necessary but might help protect the wire a bit from the elements over time.
@@blankslategardens4608 Thank you so much, this is very helpful. Have a great day.