Light Your Dark Yard With Low Voltage Outdoor Lights!

!: Light Your Dark Yard With Low Voltage Outdoor Lights!

If you are tired of having a dark yard or patio, outdoor lighting is the perfect solution. Low voltage landscape lighting is commonly used to accent plants, light walk ways, or back yard patios. Low voltage lighting is easy to research and buy plus most do it your selfers are able to install their own light systems. If you have invested money on you landscaping or patio area don't let the dark ruin it your outdoor party. Outdoor landscape lights can extend the time you can enjoy outdoors with friends and family. So if you are ready to shed a little light on your yard, low voltage lights are your answer. Below I will go over many of the pros outdoor lights have and why I think they are well worth the time and money.

Low voltage outdoor lights have many pros. Because they run off 12 volts of power you don't have the risk of electrocution like 120 volts. When it comes to selecting lights the styles and colors are endless. A few of the standard styles are pathway lights, spot lights, flood lights, deck lights, and well lights. Along with variety 12 volt outdoor lighting is easy to install compared to 120 volt lighting. 120 volt lighting must adhere to strict national electrical codes that make the installation much more difficult.

12 volt landscape lights have far fewer restrictions and most systems or products come with detailed installation instructions. Another neat feature is that most 12 volt transformers that power the lights have a built in on off feature. The lights are controlled by a time clock or photo cell that is build right into the transformer. This eliminates the need to install a new switch to control you lights. A time clock simply turns the lights on and off at the designated time. A photo cell monitors light levels and turns the lights on as it gets dark and off as the sun rises.

Since low voltage lights are so versatile and functional I would recommend them for all outdoor light installations. I hope this article has given you some helpful insight on low voltage landscape lighting. If you do plan to install landscape lights yourself plan carefully and do your research. Good luck with your landscape light project!