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Professional Results In Less than an Hour Warm,invitingillumination
Energyefficientlightingjustpennies-a-day
Choosealightingkitthatincludeseverythingyouneed
Or,customizewithyourchoiceoffixtures,powerpackandcable
LOW VOLTAGELandscape Lighting
BUYERS PLANNING GUIDEwww.homedepot.com
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Low Voltage LightingLowvoltageoutdoorlightsareusedtohighlightarchitecturalfeaturesandlandscapingdetails,makingyourhomeandyardsaferandmorebeautifulatnight.Lowvoltagelightscanbecombinedwithsolarlightsforacompletelandscapelightingsystem.
Installingalowvoltagelightingsystemiseasyandmakesagreatdo-it-yourselfprojectforanyhomeowner.Itiscompletelyshocklessandsafeforusearoundchildrenandpets.
Thelowvoltagelightingsystemconsistsofthreeparts:
1.PowerPack(transformer)suppliestheelectricity
2.Lowvoltagecabletransmitstheelectricity
3.Lowvoltagelampthesourceoflight
ThePowerPackplugsintoastandardoutlet,reducingtheregularhouseholdcurrent(120volts)toasafe12voltsACandhasanautomatictimerallowinglightstogoonandoffatpresettimes.Thecableisaweather-resistant,self-sealing,insulatedstrandedcopperwirethatisavailablein16,14,and12-gaugesizes.Thefinalcomponent,thelamp,offersgreatereconomythanaconventional120-voltlamp.
About Low Voltage Lighting
Advantages LowVoltage
Brightness Producesabright,whitepooloflight
LightOutput Fixturesproducemoreusablelight
PowerSource 12voltPowerPackplugsintostandardreceptacle
EaseofInstallation Usuallyunderanhourusingstandardtools
EnergyEfficiency Costsonlypenniesanighttooperate
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Frequently Asked Questions
Low Voltage
Q. HowmanylightscanIaddtomyMalibuSystem?
A. Addlightsasdesiredkeepingtotalbulbwattageatorbelowthepowerpackrating.
Q. CanImixbulbwattages?A. Yes.Youcanhavea
varietyofbulbwattages,allowingforflexibilityinyourlightingsystem.Asyouaddfixturesofdifferentwattages,besurethetotalwattsinthesystemdoesnotexceedthepowerpackrating.
Q. Whatiftotalbulbwattageexceedsmypowerpackrating?A. Malibuoffersseveralpowerpackmodelswithdifferentwattage
ratings.Youcouldaddasecondpowerpack,splittingtheloadbetween2powerpacks,orpurchaseapowerpackwithawattageratinghighenoughtohandletheentireload.
Q. WhattypeofpowerreceptacleshouldIplugmypowerpackinto?A. Anoutdoor,120volt(standardU.S.householdcurrent)poweroutlet
withaGFCI(groundfaultcircuitinterrupt)receptacleisrequired.Thisreceptacleshouldalsoutilizeawhile-in-useweatherproofcover,designedtoprotecttheplugsthatareinit.
Q. Canyouconnectapowerpacktoanelectricaloutletwithanextensioncord?
A. No.Extensioncordsshouldnotbeused.Mountthepowerpackwithin1footofacoveredoutdoorGFCIACoutlet.
Q. DoIneedtoburymylowvoltagecable?A. No.Exposedcableisweatherproofandshockless.However,forbetter
appearance,hidecablewithmulch,rocks,etc.
Q. DoIneedtotapeorsealtheendofthecable?A. No.Simplystraight-cutexposedwiresoitisflushwiththeinsulated
covering.
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Downlighting
Enhancessafety Placealongwalkwaysandsteps Outlinedriveways Markgardenpathsandflowerbeds Accentpatiosanddecks
Uplighting
Createafocalpoint Highlightsmalltreesandshrubs Illuminatefountainsandgarden
statuary
Backlighting
Enhancessecurity Accenttreesandbushes Illuminatewallsandfences Lightupyourhomesexterior
Choose Fixtures That Suit Your Needs
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Installation is Easy
1. Install the Power Pack
MountthewaterresistantPowerPackoutsideinaccordancewiththeinstructions.
Donotuseextensioncords.
Installfirstfixtureaminimumof10feetfromthePowerPack.
2. Install the Cable
ConnectthecabletothePowerPack.
TurnonthePowerPacktoensurethatthefixturesareworkingasyouproceed.
Layoutthecableaccordingtoyourlightingplan.
3. Connect Fixtures to Cable
Connectthefixturesusingtheconnectorssuppliedwitheachfixture.
Foracleanerlook,coverthecablewithmulchorsoil.
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Choose Your Light Fixtures
New LED Low Voltage LightsLEDlightsutilizethemostefficientlightingtechnologyonthemarkettoday.Availableinfloodlightandfashiondesignsforavarietyofapplicationsandtastes.
Features: Energyefficientwarm
whitelight Uselessenergythan
standardlights LEDsneverneedreplacing
Premium Cast Metal LightsElegantfixturestylesareavailableindistinctivemetalfinishes.Somemayinclude:ArchitecturalBronze,AntiqueCopper,VerdeandBlack.Ourmostdurable,heavydutylightshavealifetimewarranty.
Features: Heavyduty,durablemetal
construction Commercialgrade,usedby
landscapearchitects Wedgebaseandhalogenbulbs
Metal LightsThesefixturesareavailableinawidevarietyoftraditionalandcontemporarystyles,designedtofitinanycustomlightingsystemplan.Availableinavarietyofcolorsandfinishes.
Features: Heavyduty,non-corrosive
metalthatwontrust Wedgebaseandhalogenbulbs
Plastic LightsThesedependable,economicaloutdoorlandscapelightsareconstructedofweather-resistantmaterialsandaresafeandeasytoinstall.
Features: Heavyduty,polymer
materialsconstruction Energyefficient4Wbulbs
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Applications
Fashion LightsGeneral use for gardens, shrubs and driveways
Down LightsIlluminate paths, walkways, low lying ground cover
Markers Low-profile fixtures to line paths and plant beds
Floodlights Highlight trees and architectural features
Surface/Deck Lights Add beauty and safety to decks, walls, steps and fences
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Choose the Right Power Pack
Determine the Power Pack You Require: Chooseyourfixtures,inanycombination,accordingtoyourplan. Adduptheindividualbulbwattagesofallthefixturesinyoursystem. ChooseaPowerPackthatislargeenoughforyoursystem.45,120,200,
300,600and900wattPowerPacksareavailable.
Example:
18 18 18 18 20 20 20 20 20 20 300wattwatts watts watts watts watts wattswattswattswattswatts PowerPack
NOTE:Whennecessary,dividelargesystemsinto2ormoresmallersystemsusingadditionalPowerPacks.Inwhichcase,totalonlythebulbwattagesforeachfixturewithineachsmallersystemstodeterminethecorrectsizePowerPackneededforeachsmallersystem.
Determine Your Cable SizeUsetheplanninggridonpages10and11tocompleteyourcablelayoutplan.Countormeasurethe1/8"scaledblockstodeterminethetotalfeetofcableneededforyourlightingsystems.Alsomeasureyourlongestruns.Thechartabovewilltellyouthecorrectsizecabletouse,dependingonthelengthofyourruns.
Total Nominal Wattage of Power Pack
45120200300600900
Maximum Recommended Cable Length (feet) at Full Load
*cableconductorsmaynotfitinpowerpackterminals
16 Gauge Cable 14 Gauge Cable 12 Gauge Cable 100 * * 75 100 125 DoNotUse 75 100 DoNotUse DoNotUse 75 DoNotUse DoNotUse 75eachcircuit DoNotUse DoNotUse 75eachcircuit
Cable Layout Options: Afteryouhavedeterminedthelocation(s)ofyourPowerPack(s)andfixture
positions,drawlinesonyourplantoindicateyourruns.
Keepyourrunsasshortaspossiblebyavoidinganyunnecessarybacktracking.
Usethefollowingdiagramstohelpyoudrawthemostefficientlayoutforyourlightingplan.
Usecableconnectors(8150-9801-01)toquicklyjoin2ormoreshortercables,orchangerundirection.Onrunsover50feetorwhen10ormorelampsareconnectedtooneline,use12gaugecable,whichwillreducevoltagedropandproducegreaterefficiencyfromthelamps.
A. Series Installation Mostcommon.
B. Split the Load Runuptotherecommended
maximumdistanceintwoormoredirectionsfromthePowerPack.
C. Tee Method Allowsmoreevendistributionof
powertothecenterofarunortoarunsomedistanceoff,i.e.acrossadriveway.Heaviergaugecable(10or12gauge)oradoublerunofcableshouldbeusedtomakethetee.Allcabletocableconnectionsshouldbesoldered.
D. Split Tee Allowsrelativeuniform
distributionofpowertobothlegs,i.e.,tobothsidesoftheyard.Otherwise,thelayoutisthesameasB.
E. Loop Installation Allowsforrelativelyuniformlight
output.** Polarity note: Please observe cable polarity
when using loop installation.
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Make a Lighting Plan
1. Identifytheelementsandareasyouwanttolight.
2. Selecttheproperfixtures,dependinguponfunctionandstyle.
3. Totalthewattageoftheselectedfixtures.
4. SelectaPowerPackbasedonthetotalwattageofyourfixtures.
5. Selectthelengthandgaugeofcablerequiredforyourplan.
TIER LIGHT/ WALKLIGHT
FLOOD LIGHT
SURFACE LIGHT
UPLIGHT/ WELL LIGHT
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USE THIS GRID TO DRAW YOUR LIGHTING PLAN. SCALE: 1/8 INCH = 1 SQ. FOOT
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Low Voltage LED Lighting Lmparas de bajo voltaje LED
LED LightsLmparas LED
8406-9111-01694-699Oil Rubbed BronzeBronce ennegrecido
1W LED as bright as 7 Watt Incandescent bulbLED de 1 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla incandescente de 7 Watts
8405-9112-01694-765Tarnished CopperCobre deslustrado
1W LED as bright as 7 Watt Incandescent bulbLED de 1 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla incandescente de 7 Watts
8401-9203-01512-544Black Negro1W LED as bright as 7 Watt Incandescent bulbLED de 1 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla incandescente de 7 Watts
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8401-9513-01515-452Black Negro7W LED as bright as 20 Watt halogen bulbLED de 7 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla halgeno de 20 Watts
8401-9613-01515-459Black Negro7W LED as bright as 20 Watt halogen bulbLED de 7 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla halgeno de 20 Watts
8401-9607-01695-392Black Negro2.5W LED as bright as 10 Watt Incandescent bulbLED de 1 Watt , tan brillante como una bombilla incandescente de 10 Watts