Step-by-Step Lanscape Lighting installation instructions from This Old House

Submitted by Phil on Mon, 12/31/2007 - 02:20

December 30, 2007
FromThisOldHouse.com

Low voltage landscape lighting is very easy to install. However, some people are intimidated by anything electrical that doesn't simply plug into a standard outlet. This Old House does an excellent job showing the installation process in an easy to follow step-by-step guide.

Low-voltage LED lighting is versatile, safe and practical

Submitted by Phil on Mon, 12/31/2007 - 02:00

December 30, 2007
From LandscapeManagement.net

Working on residential projects this season? If a home does not already have outdoor lighting installed past the front door, give your clients the opportunity to enjoy their landscapes after dark with low-voltage outdoor lighting.

Landscape lighting improves the usability and curb appeal of a property and heightens occupant and visitor safety and security. Low-voltage landscape lighting is easy and safe to install, is safe for kids and pets, and it consumes less power than line voltage lighting.

Lights out soon for bulbs that eat up energy

Submitted by Phil on Sun, 12/30/2007 - 16:20

December 30, 2007
From the Columbus Dispatch

Say goodbye to the light bulb, at least as you knew it.

The standard incandescent bulb, used for more than 120 years to light millions of homes, will be redesigned as the nation moves to cut energy costs, increase efficiency and fight global warming.

Why low voltage landscape lighting is better than line voltage (120v)

Submitted by Phil on Sun, 12/30/2007 - 05:35

December 30, 2007

Low voltage lighting has been available for some time but homeowners, business owners, and landscape lighting professionals still often have questions about the differences between the two types of landscape lighting systems and what the advantages and disadvantages of each are. This article will provide a brief overview of the two types of lighting and highlight the differences.

What is line voltage or high voltage landscape lighting?

LED Lamps Becoming the New Standard in Landscape Lighting

Submitted by Phil on Sun, 12/30/2007 - 05:34

December 27, 2007

LED lighting is slowly creeping in and replacing low-voltage incandescent bulbs in low-voltage outdoor landscape lighting. The extremely energy efficient LED lights can produce excellent illumination for walkways, railings, steps, gardens, decks and patios. The technology is improving greatly so the newer lamps offer a much higher lumen output per watt. Additionally, the once cost prohibitive LEDs are becoming very affordable.

Outdoor and Landscape Lighting Tips

Submitted by Phil on Sun, 12/30/2007 - 05:32

December 19, 2007

Many home owners want to try adding some outdoor or landscape lighting to their yard, garden, deck or patio area but don't know where to start. Here are some general tips or suggestions for outdoor lighting:

1. Create Points of Interest. Create a point of interest by highlighting a particular tree, shrub, or architectural aspect of you home with a flood light placed at ground level and focused upward.

LightScaping and Nightscaping with LED Landscape Lights

Submitted by Phil on Sun, 12/30/2007 - 05:31

December 19, 2007
With Content from Canada.com

Outdoor lighting and landscape lighting is a rising trend in North America according to Canada.com. Two new words: lightscaping and nightscaping have even been coined to describe homeowners addition of exterior lighting effects to their gardens and backyards.

Flexible and Versitle LED Landscape Lighting

Submitted by Phil on Sun, 12/30/2007 - 05:30

December 19, 2007

Low voltage LED landscape lighting has many advantages and offers a high level of flexibility to the landscape professional or home owner. Unlike standard low voltage halogen or incandescent outdoor lighting, LED lighting allows for long wires runs with little or no voltage drop. This also allows the homeowner or professional installer more options in terms of locating transformer boxes.

Why Use LEDs for Landscape Lighting

Submitted by Phil on Sun, 12/30/2007 - 05:29

December 18, 2007

LED lighting has many advantages over traditional incandescent or halogen lighting for outdoor or landscape applications:

1. LED landscape lights will last up to 20 times longer.
2. LED landscape lights have no moving parts, fragile filaments or glass to break.
3. LEDs are highly efficient and use less energy because they don't produce waste energy in the form of heat. The fixtures and lens also remain cool to the touch and are therefore less hazardous.

Energy Efficient Landscape Lighting

Submitted by Phil on Sun, 12/30/2007 - 05:28

December 18, 2007

Traditional landscape lighting used 120v current. A recent trend has moved to low voltage landscape lighting which uses significantly less energy. However, even a low voltage halogen lamp will consume at least 20 watts of power. With LED technology emerging as the leading innovation in energy efficient lighting home owners and businesses can even further reduce their energy consumption by switching to LED landscape lighting.

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